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Vilhauer Family History

Vilhauer Name Meaning

Altered form of German Vielhauer or Feilhauer an occupational name for a file maker from Middle High German vīle ‘file’ (tool) + agent derivative of houwen ‘to cut’.

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


Similar surnames: Fellhauer, Hauer, Lichter, Vilar, Schauer, Lauer, Hayer, Holzhauer

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Where is the Vilhauer family from?

You can see how Vilhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilhauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Vilhauer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilhauer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vilhauer families in 1911.
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What did your Vilhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vilhauer. 52% of Vilhauer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vilhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilhauer 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Vilhauer. 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 500 military records available for the last name Vilhauer. For the veterans among your Vilhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilhauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vilhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vilhauer in 1962 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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