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Lillison Family History

Lillison 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: Willison, Millison, Gillison, Tillison, Allison, Williston, Lillis

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Where is the Lillison family from?

You can see how Lillison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lillison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Lillison family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lillison's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Lillison families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lillison 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 Lillison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lillison. 40% of Lillison men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

What Lillison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Lillison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillison 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Lillison. 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 27 military records available for the last name Lillison. For the veterans among your Lillison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Lillison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lillison in 1968 was 80, and 58 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lillison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lillison 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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