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Ili Family History

Ili 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: Li, Ali, Ilic, Ill, Ilg, Eli, Ji, Lu, Gill, Shi

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Where is the Ili family from?

You can see how Ili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ili family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ili families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Ili's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ili families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ili 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ili 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ili. 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 379 military records available for the last name Ili. For the veterans among your Ili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ili lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ili in 1965 was 52, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ili 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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