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Illers Family History

Illers 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, Villers, Sillers, Ellers, Hillers, Willers, Fillers, Allers

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Where is the Illers family from?

You can see how Illers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Illers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Illers family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Illers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Illers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illers 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 Illers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illers. 50% of Illers men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Illers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Illers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illers 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Illers. 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 48 military records available for the last name Illers. For the veterans among your Illers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Illers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Illers in 1964 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illers 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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