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Lilley Family History

Lilley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lilly.

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


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Where is the Lilley family from?

You can see how Lilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lilley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 642 Lilley families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Lilley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lilley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilley 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 Lilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lilley. 10% of Lilley men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Lilley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lilley were Farm Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    3%
  • Farm Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Lilley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118,000 census records available for the last name Lilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilley 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Lilley. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Lilley. For the veterans among your Lilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lilley in 1950 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lilley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilley 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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