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Ilas Family History

Ilas 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: Vilas, Milas, Plas, Silas, Glas, Klas, Iles, Islas, Blas, Bilas

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Where is the Ilas family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ilas. 50% of Ilas 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
    50%
  • Non Ferrous Rolling Me Unp D Duties
    50%

What Ilas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Ilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilas 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Ilas. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ilas. For the veterans among your Ilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ilas in 1964 was 56, and 102 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ilas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilas 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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