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Illiam Family History

Illiam 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: William, Illian, Gilliam, Islam, Hillian, Gillian, Gillham, Killam

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Where is the Illiam family from?

You can see how Illiam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illiam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Illiam family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Illiam's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Illiam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illiam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Illiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illiam 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Illiam. 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 Illiam. For the veterans among your Illiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illiam lifespan?

Average Illiam life expectancy in 2000 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illiam 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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