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Vilches Family History

Vilches Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Vilches a place in Jaén province.

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


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Where is the Vilches family from?

You can see how Vilches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilches family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vilches families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Vilches families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Vilches's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vilches families in 1891.
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What did your Vilches ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vilches. 100% of Vilches women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vilches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilches 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Vilches. 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 157 military records available for the last name Vilches. For the veterans among your Vilches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilches lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vilches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vilches in 1962 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vilches

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilches ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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