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Ilen Family History

Ilen 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: Glen, Iley, Iden, Olen, Len, Iles, Kilen, Iwen, Ilgen, Iten

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Where is the Ilen family from?

You can see how Ilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ilen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Ilen families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ilen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ilen families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Ilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilen 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ilen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ilen. For the veterans among your Ilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1971, in the United States, Ilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ilen in 1970 was 69, and 64 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilen 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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