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Ilertsen Family History

Ilertsen 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: Eilertsen, Iversen, Sivertsen, Eilertson, Albertsen, Gilbertsen

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Where is the Ilertsen family from?

You can see how Ilertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilertsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ilertsen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilertsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ilertsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ilertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilertsen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ilertsen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ilertsen. For the veterans among your Ilertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilertsen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Ilertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ilertsen in 1978 was 23, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilertsen 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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