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Illy Family History

Illy 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: Lilly, Tilly, Iley, Billy, Dilly, Willy, Ille, Ally, Ill, Gilly

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Where is the Illy family from?

You can see how Illy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Illy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Illy family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Illy's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Illy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Illy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Illy. 100% of Illy men worked as a General Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Illy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illy 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Illy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Illy. For the veterans among your Illy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Illy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Illy in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Illy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illy 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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