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Lilling Family History

Lilling 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: Billing, Pilling, Gilling, Dilling, Willing, Hilling, Illing, Rilling

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Where is the Lilling family from?

You can see how Lilling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lilling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Lilling families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lilling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lilling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilling 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 Lilling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lilling. 100% of Lilling 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 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 Lilling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilling 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Lilling. 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 133 military records available for the last name Lilling. For the veterans among your Lilling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lilling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lilling in 1968 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lilling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilling 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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