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Lilli Family History

Lilli 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, Lillis, Lilla, Lolli, Lillo, Lill, Lalli, Lelli, Lillie

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Where is the Lilli family from?

You can see how Lilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lilli families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilli's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Lilli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilli 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 Lilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lilli. 60% of Lilli men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lilli women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lilli were Barber and Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Barber
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Press Operator
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Lilli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilli 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Lilli. 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 653 military records available for the last name Lilli. For the veterans among your Lilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lilli in 1962 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilli 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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