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Liller Family History

Liller Surname Meaning

German: topographic name a variant of Lill + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Liller family from?

You can see how Liller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Liller families living in Hampshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Liller's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Liller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liller 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 Liller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Liller. 100% of Liller men worked as a Gardener and 88% of Liller 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Liller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Liller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liller 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Liller. 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 Liller. For the veterans among your Liller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Liller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Liller in 1955 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liller 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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