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Illig Family History

Illig Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular form of a medieval personal name the Latin form of which was Aegidius (see Giles).

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


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Where is the Illig family from?

You can see how Illig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Illig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 63 Illig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Illig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Illig families in 1880.
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What did your Illig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Illig. 22% of Illig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Illig women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Illig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Illig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illig 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Illig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Illig. For the veterans among your Illig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Illig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Illig in 1958 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illig 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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