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Jilly Family History

Jilly 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, Billy, Dilly, Jolly, Willy, Gilly, Gill, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Jilly family from?

You can see how Jilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jilly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jilly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Jilly family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jilly's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Jilly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jilly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Jilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jilly 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jilly. 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 77 military records available for the last name Jilly. For the veterans among your Jilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jilly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jilly in 1962 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jilly 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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