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Illg Family History

Illg Surname Meaning

German: variant of Illig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Illg family from?

You can see how Illg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Illg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Illg families living in Texas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Illg's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Illg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illg 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 Illg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Illg. 56% of Illg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Illg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Illg were Farming and Waitress.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Illg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Illg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illg 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Illg. 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 937 military records available for the last name Illg. For the veterans among your Illg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Illg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Illg in 1963 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illg 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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