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Iltis Family History

Iltis 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: Altis, Lis, Idris, Allis, Matis, Lois, Artis, Millis, Illes, Ellis

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Where is the Iltis family from?

You can see how Iltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iltis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iltis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Iltis families living in Minnesota. This was about 89% of all the recorded Iltis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Iltis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iltis 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 Iltis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iltis. 25% of Iltis men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Bottler
    25%

What Iltis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Iltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iltis 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Iltis. 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 140 military records available for the last name Iltis. For the veterans among your Iltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iltis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Iltis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Iltis in 1964 was 71, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iltis 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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