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Illenberger Family History

Illenberger 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: Ellenberger, Miltenberger, Sollenberger, Sullenberger, Kellenberger

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Where is the Illenberger family from?

You can see how Illenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illenberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Illenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Illenberger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Illenberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Illenberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illenberger 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 Illenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illenberger. 100% of Illenberger women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Illenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Illenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illenberger 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Illenberger. 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 129 military records available for the last name Illenberger. For the veterans among your Illenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Illenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Illenberger in 1962 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illenberger 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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