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Origins of the Viljoen surname

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We have a total number of 263 records for people with the last name Viljoen.

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Where do most Viljoens live?

In 1921, most Viljoens lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Viljoens

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7 records for the Viljoen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1833.

Who were Viljoens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Viljoen first names?

  • Jan Hendrik
  • John
  • Anna Francina
  • Jacomina Elizabeth Adriana

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