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Ilnes Family History

Ilnes 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: Illes, Iles, Innes, Ines, Milnes, Miles, Giles, Lees, Hines, Vignes

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Where is the Ilnes family from?

You can see how Ilnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilnes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ilnes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilnes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ilnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilnes 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 Ilnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ilnes. 100% of Ilnes women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ilnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilnes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ilnes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ilnes. For the veterans among your Ilnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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