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Illick Family History

Illick 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: Ellick, Willick, Billick, Gillick, Blick, Bulick, Gullick, Willock

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Where is the Illick family from?

You can see how Illick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Illick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Illick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Illick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Illick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illick 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 Illick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Illick. 60% of Illick men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Illick women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Illick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Illick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illick 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Illick. 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 150 military records available for the last name Illick. For the veterans among your Illick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Illick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Illick in 1962 was 85, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illick 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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