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Ilyes Family History

Ilyes 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, Miles, Hayes, Giles, Lees, Lye, Wiles, Iley, Lies

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Where is the Ilyes family from?

You can see how Ilyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilyes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ilyes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ilyes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilyes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ilyes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Ilyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilyes 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Ilyes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ilyes. For the veterans among your Ilyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilyes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Ilyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ilyes in 1969 was 26, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilyes 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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