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Ihling Family History

Ihling 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: Illing, Ehling, Ling, Billing, Ayling, Dahling, Etling, Alling, Ahlin

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Where is the Ihling family from?

You can see how Ihling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ihling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ihling family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ihling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ihling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihling 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 Ihling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ihling. 34% of Ihling men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Fireman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Ihling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Ihling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihling 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ihling. 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 192 military records available for the last name Ihling. For the veterans among your Ihling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ihling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ihling in 1963 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ihling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihling 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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