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Illan Family History

Illan 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: Millan, Allan, Illian, Gillan, Willan, Allen, Dillon, Allman, Villa

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Where is the Illan family from?

You can see how Illan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Illan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Illan families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Illan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Illan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illan 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 Illan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Illan. 100% of Illan women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Illan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Illan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illan 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Illan. 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 357 military records available for the last name Illan. For the veterans among your Illan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Illan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Illan in 1963 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illan 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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