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Illa Family History

Illa Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from a place called Illa or Ille-sur-Têt (in southern France) or from the vocabulary word illa ‘island’ (from Latin insula) applied as a topographic name.

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


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Where is the Illa family from?

You can see how Illa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Illa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Illa families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Illa's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Illa families in 1891.
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What did your Illa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illa. 50% of Illa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Illa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illa 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Illa. 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 189 military records available for the last name Illa. For the veterans among your Illa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Illa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Illa in 1964 was 70, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illa 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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