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Lilland Family History

Lilland 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: Gilland, Lillard, Holland, Calland, Millan, Wieland, Gillard, Ulland

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Where is the Lilland family from?

You can see how Lilland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lilland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lilland family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilland's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lilland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilland 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 Lilland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lilland. 55% of Lilland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lilland women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Lilland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Lilland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilland 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Lilland. 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 59 military records available for the last name Lilland. For the veterans among your Lilland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lilland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lilland in 1964 was 85, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lilland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilland 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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