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Illson Family History

Illson Surname Meaning

variant of Illston with loss of -t-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Illson family from?

You can see how Illson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Illson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Illson families living in Leicestershire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Illson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Illson families in 1891.
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What did your Illson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Illson. 80% of Illson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Corset Machinist
    20%

What Illson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Illson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illson 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Illson. 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 44 military records available for the last name Illson. For the veterans among your Illson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Illson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Illson in 1973 was 88, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illson 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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