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Villarreal Family History

Villarreal Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Villarreal from villa ‘(outlying) farmstead (dependent) settlement’ (see Villa) + real ‘royal’ (from Latin regalis).

The places were so named from having some particular connection with the Crown.

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


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Where is the Villarreal family from?

You can see how Villarreal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villarreal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Villarreal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 112 Villarreal families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Villarreal's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Villarreal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villarreal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Villarreal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Villarreal. 44% of Villarreal men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Villarreal women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Villarreal were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Villarreal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villarreal 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 33,000 immigration records available for the last name Villarreal. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Villarreal. For the veterans among your Villarreal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villarreal lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Villarreal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Villarreal in 1941 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villarreal 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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