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Lilja Family History

Lilja Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from lilja ‘lily’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Lilja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilja family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lilja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lilja families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilja's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lilja families in 1891.
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What did your Lilja ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lilja. 100% of Lilja women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lilja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilja 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lilja. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lilja. For the veterans among your Lilja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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