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Illif Family History

Illif 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: Illig, Allis, Elliff, Millis, Illes, Ellis, Killin, Lillis, Iliff

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Where is the Illif family from?

You can see how Illif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Illif families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Illif's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Illif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illif 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 72 census records available for the last name Illif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illif 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Illif. 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 12 military records available for the last name Illif. For the veterans among your Illif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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