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Illch Family History

Illch 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: Ilich, Balch, Milich, Flach, Lach, Vlach, Pilch, Dolch, Zilch, Felch

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Where is the Illch family from?

You can see how Illch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Illch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Illch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Illch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Illch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Illch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Illch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illch 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Illch. 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 38 military records available for the last name Illch. For the veterans among your Illch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Illch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Illch in 1967 was 82, and 91 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illch 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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