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Lilliman Family History

Lilliman Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Lilleman or Lulleman reduced forms of Litelman and Lutelman Old English *Lȳtelmann an original nickname ‘little man’.

See Lutman for an alternative development of the same personal name.

Lilliman may sometimes have been confused with Lealman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lilliman family from?

You can see how Lilliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lilliman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Lilliman families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lilliman's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Lilliman families in 1891.
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What did your Lilliman 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 Lilliman. 60% of Lilliman men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Lilliman 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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Cowman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lilliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilliman 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Lilliman. 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 166 military records available for the last name Lilliman. For the veterans among your Lilliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilliman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lilliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lilliman in 1956 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilliman 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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