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Lille Family History

Lille 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: Pille, Lilly, Hille, Lile, Lilla, Gille, Lillo, Dille, Wille, Mille

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Where is the Lille family from?

You can see how Lille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lille families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Lille families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Lille's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Lille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lille 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 Lille ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewery Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lille. 100% of Lille men worked as a Brewery Labourer and 100% of Lille 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brewery Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lille 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Lille. 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 313 military records available for the last name Lille. For the veterans among your Lille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lille lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lille in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lille 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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