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Illiams Family History

Illiams 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: Williams, William, Illian, Gilliam, Guilliams, Wiliams, Iiams

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Where is the Illiams family from?

You can see how Illiams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illiams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Illiams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Illiams families living in Denbighshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Illiams's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Illiams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illiams 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 Illiams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Illiams. 100% of Illiams men worked as an Insurance Agent and 94% of Illiams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    7%

What Illiams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Illiams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illiams 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Illiams. 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 214 military records available for the last name Illiams. For the veterans among your Illiams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illiams lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Illiams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Illiams in 1965 was 70, and 53 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illiams 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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