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Vilanova Family History

Vilanova Surname Meaning

Catalan, Galician, and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Vilanova ‘new town/village’ (see Vila).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Vilanova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilanova family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilanova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Vilanova families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilanova's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vilanova families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Vilanova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilanova census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 837 immigration records available for the last name Vilanova. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Vilanova. For the veterans among your Vilanova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilanova lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vilanova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vilanova in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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