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Ilett Family History

Ilett Surname Meaning

see Ilott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ilett family from?

You can see how Ilett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ilett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Ilett families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ilett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ilett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilett 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 Ilett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ilett. 40% of Ilett men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Ilett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ilett were Quarry Works Manager and Unpaid House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    40%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Agric Labourer Hw
    20%
  • Quarry Works Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ilett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilett 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Ilett. 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 384 military records available for the last name Ilett. For the veterans among your Ilett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Ilett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ilett in 1966 was 31, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilett 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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