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Ilenstine Family History

Ilenstine 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: Lentine, Valentine, Anstine, Gillentine, Derstine, Lensing, Longtine

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Where is the Ilenstine family from?

You can see how Ilenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilenstine family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ilenstine families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilenstine's in USA. California had the highest population of Ilenstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilenstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ilenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stillman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ilenstine. 100% of Ilenstine men worked as a Stillman. .

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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

  • Stillman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ilenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilenstine 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ilenstine. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ilenstine. For the veterans among your Ilenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilenstine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ilenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ilenstine in 1968 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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