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Ilams Family History

Ilams 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: Iams, Ijams, Iiams, Alam, Glass, Vilas, Lamb, Elam, Imam, Lamm

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Where is the Ilams family from?

You can see how Ilams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilams family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ilams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ilams families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilams's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ilams families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ilams ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ilams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilams 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ilams. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ilams. For the veterans among your Ilams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilams lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Ilams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ilams in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 1982.

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