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Illery Family History

Illery 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: Hillery, Tillery, Ullery, Ellery, Sillery, Hillary, Miller, Pilley

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Where is the Illery family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illery. 100% of Illery men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Illery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Illery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illery 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Illery. 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 25 military records available for the last name Illery. For the veterans among your Illery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Illery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Illery in 1965 was 62, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illery 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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