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Lilla Family History

Lilla Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of the personal name Lillo; alternatively from a shortened form of a female personal name such as Angelilla (from Angela) or a short form of Camilla.

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


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Where is the Lilla family from?

You can see how Lilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lilla families living in Leicestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lilla's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Lilla families in 1891.
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What did your Lilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lilla. 38% of Lilla men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Lilla women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lilla were Miner and Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Stitcher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilla 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Lilla. 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 529 military records available for the last name Lilla. For the veterans among your Lilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilla lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lilla in 1948 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilla 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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