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Lilligh Family History

Lilligh 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: Lillich, Lillig, Lillis, Billig, Illig, Willig, Gillig, Lillie, Lilly

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Where is the Lilligh family from?

You can see how Lilligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilligh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lilligh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Lilligh families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilligh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lilligh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilligh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Lilligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilligh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lilligh. 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 military records available for the last name Lilligh. For the veterans among your Lilligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilligh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Lilligh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lilligh in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilligh 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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