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Ilee Family History

Ilee Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lee, Iley, Clee, Klee, Iles, Ille, Ilse, Iler, Blee, Slee

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Where is the Ilee family from?

You can see how Ilee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ilee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ilee families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilee's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ilee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilee 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 Ilee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ilee. 100% of Ilee 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Ilee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilee 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ilee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Ilee. For the veterans among your Ilee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilee lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ilee

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