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Illgner Family History

Illgner 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: Willner, Milliner, Ellner, Dillner, Hillner, Millner, Legner, Alger

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Where is the Illgner family from?

You can see how Illgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illgner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Illgner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Illgner families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Illgner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Illgner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Illgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illgner 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Illgner. 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 128 military records available for the last name Illgner. For the veterans among your Illgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illgner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Illgner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Illgner in 1965 was 72, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illgner 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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