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Illman Family History

Illman Surname Meaning

variant of Hillman with loss of initial H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Illman family from?

You can see how Illman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Illman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Illman families living in Surrey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Illman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Illman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illman 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 Illman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Illman. 28% of Illman men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Illman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Illman were Farmworker and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Farmworker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Illman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Illman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illman 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Illman. 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 516 military records available for the last name Illman. For the veterans among your Illman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Illman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Illman in 1962 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illman 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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