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Illeg Family History

Illeg 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: Illes, Illig, Ille, Illg, Allen, Pille, Miller, Billet, Millet, Ellen

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Where is the Illeg family from?

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What did your Illeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truckman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illeg. 100% of Illeg men worked as a Truckman.

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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

  • Truckman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Illeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illeg 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Illeg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Illeg. For the veterans among your Illeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illeg lifespan?

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