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Illie Family History

Illie 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: Billie, Illig, Willie, Dillie, Ille, Ollie, Allie, Tillie, Lillie

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Where is the Illie family from?

You can see how Illie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Illie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Illie family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Illie's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Illie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Illie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Illie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illie 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Illie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Illie. For the veterans among your Illie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Illie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Illie in 1971 was 75, and 95 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illie 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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