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Lilya Family History

Lilya 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: Lilla, Lilja, Villa, Lilly, Vila, Lipka, Lala, Lipa, Lia, Lile

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Where is the Lilya family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lilya. 47% of Lilya men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lilya women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lilya were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Lilya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Lilya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilya 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Lilya. 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 83 military records available for the last name Lilya. For the veterans among your Lilya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilya lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lilya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lilya in 1962 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilya 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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