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Illington Family History

Illington 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: Allington, Billington, Ellington, Millington, Wallington, Elkington

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Where is the Illington family from?

You can see how Illington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illington family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Illington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Illington family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Illington's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Illington families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illington 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 189 census records available for the last name Illington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illington 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Illington. 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 15 military records available for the last name Illington. For the veterans among your Illington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illington lifespan?

Average Illington life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illington 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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