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Illon Family History

Illon 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: Dillon, Gillon, Millon, Allen, Lyon, Hilton, Alton, Leon, Elton

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Where is the Illon family from?

You can see how Illon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illon family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Illon families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Illon families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Illon's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Illon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illon 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 885 census records available for the last name Illon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illon 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 Illon. 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 Illon. For the veterans among your Illon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illon lifespan?

Average Illon life expectancy in 1965 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illon 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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