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Ilott Family History

Ilott Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant of Aylett influenced perhaps by Standard English pronunciation of eye as /aɪ/ in variation with dialect /ei/ in the Midlands and S England.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ilott family from?

You can see how Ilott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ilott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Ilott families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ilott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ilott families in 1891.
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What did your Ilott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ilott. 28% of Ilott men worked as a Gardener and 89% of Ilott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ilott were House Painter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Gardener
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Grocers Assistant
    14%
  • House Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ilott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilott 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Ilott. 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 443 military records available for the last name Ilott. For the veterans among your Ilott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilott lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Ilott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ilott in 1973 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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