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Ilens Family History

Ilens 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: Iles, Ivens, Miles, Lenz, Giles, Lees, Leng, Glen, Sens, Ovens

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ilens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ilens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilens 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ilens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ilens. For the veterans among your Ilens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Ilens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ilens in 1971 was 91, and 88 in 1997.

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