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Ihl Family History

Ihl Name 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: Ahl, Ohl, Ihle, Uhl, Ihm, Iha, Bihl, Pihl, Ill, Ehl

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Where is the Ihl family from?

You can see how Ihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ihl families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ihl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ihl families in 1880.
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What did your Ihl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ihl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihl 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Ihl. 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 184 military records available for the last name Ihl. For the veterans among your Ihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ihl in 1964 was 72, and 84 in 2000.

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