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Illeck Family History

Illeck 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: Fleck, Ellick, Willock, Illes, Halleck, Dilbeck, Lueck, Leck, Bleck

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Where is the Illeck family from?

You can see how Illeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Illeck family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Illeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Illeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Illeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illeck 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Illeck. 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 12 military records available for the last name Illeck. For the veterans among your Illeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illeck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Illeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Illeck in 1970 was 75, and 91 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illeck 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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