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Vilela Family History

Vilela Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Vilela from a diminutive of vila ‘village small town’ (see Vila).

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


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Where is the Vilela family from?

You can see how Vilela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vilela family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilela's in USA. California had the highest population of Vilela families in 1880.
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What did your Vilela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vilela. 100% of Vilela men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vilela women worked as a Cutter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

What Vilela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Vilela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilela 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Vilela. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vilela. For the veterans among your Vilela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilela lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Vilela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vilela in 1961 was 25, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilela 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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