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Ilagan Family History

Ilagan Surname Meaning

Filipino: nickname derived from ilag ‘to dodge to avoid to evade’ a word found in various languages of the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Ilagan family from?

You can see how Ilagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilagan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ilagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Ilagan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilagan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ilagan families in 1841.
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What did your Ilagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ilagan. 100% of Ilagan women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Ilagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilagan 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Ilagan. 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 135 military records available for the last name Ilagan. For the veterans among your Ilagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilagan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Ilagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ilagan in 1974 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilagan 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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