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Lillie Family History

Lillie Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lilly.

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


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Where is the Lillie family from?

You can see how Lillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lillie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 127 Lillie families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lillie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lillie families in 1891.
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What did your Lillie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lillie. 18% of Lillie men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Lillie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lillie were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Medical Practitioner
    5%
  • Public Works Contractors Labourerheavy Worker
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Lillie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Lillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillie 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lillie. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lillie. For the veterans among your Lillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillie lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lillie in 1948 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lillie 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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