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Ilges Family History

Ilges 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: Illes, Iles, Ilgen, Nilges, Miles, Alger, Giles, Lees, Algeo, Wiles

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Where is the Ilges family from?

You can see how Ilges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ilges families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ilges families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ilges's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ilges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilges 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 Ilges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ilges. 58% of Ilges men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ilges women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ilges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Ilges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilges 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Ilges. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ilges. For the veterans among your Ilges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilges lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ilges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ilges in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilges 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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