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Illyn Family History

Illyn 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: Allyn, Allen, Dillon, Lilly, Ellen, Tilly, Millen, Millan, Hillen

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Illyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illyn 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 Illyn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Illyn. For the veterans among your Illyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illyn lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Illyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Illyn in 1979 was 62, and 87 in 1980.

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