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Ilan Family History

Ilan 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: Olan, Milan, Ivan, Lan, Alan, Ulan, Iman, Iwan, Blan, Filan

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Where is the Ilan family from?

You can see how Ilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Ilan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Ilan family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ilan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilan 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 316 census records available for the last name Ilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilan 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ilan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ilan. For the veterans among your Ilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Ilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ilan in 1970 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilan 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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