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Illesh Family History

Illesh 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, Iles, Alles, Tilles, Gilles, Ille, Zilles, Elles, Lesh, Nilles

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illesh 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 5 census records available for the last name Illesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illesh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Illesh. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Illesh. For the veterans among your Illesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illesh lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Illesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Illesh in 1984 was 76, and 69 in 1999.

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