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Ilson Family History

Ilson 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: Elson, Ipson, Wilson, Ison, Gilson, Bilson, Olson, Tilson, Nilson

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Where is the Ilson family from?

You can see how Ilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Ilson families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Ilson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ilson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilson 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 Ilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ilson. 71% of Ilson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%
  • Flour Packer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilson 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Ilson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ilson. For the veterans among your Ilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ilson in 1967 was 45, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ilson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilson 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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