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Illia Family History

Illia 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: Illian, Illig, Villa, Melia, Allis, William, Silvia, Millis, Lia

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Where is the Illia family from?

You can see how Illia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Illia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Illia families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Illia's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Illia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illia 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 Illia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Milker
    100%

What Illia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Illia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illia 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Illia. 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 39 military records available for the last name Illia. For the veterans among your Illia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illia lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Illia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Illia in 1977 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illia 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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