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Illies Family History

Illies Surname Meaning

German: derivative of the Latin personal name Aegidius (see Giles ). Compare Illes

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Illies family from?

You can see how Illies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Illies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Illies families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Illies's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Illies families in 1891.
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What did your Illies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illies. 67% of Illies men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Wpa Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Illies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Illies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illies 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Illies. 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 355 military records available for the last name Illies. For the veterans among your Illies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illies lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Illies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Illies in 1944 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illies 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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