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Illes Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Iles (see Lyle ). Hungarian (Illés): from the old personal name Illés a variant of Éliás Hungarian form of Elijah. German (Rhineland): patronymic from the personal name Ille one of several vernacular forms of Latin Aegidius (see Giles ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ille, Alles, Gilles, Balles, Miles, Isles, Zilles, Dillen, Ellis

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Where is the Illes family from?

You can see how Illes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Illes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Illes families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Illes's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Illes families in 1891.
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What did your Illes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Illes. 100% of Illes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Illes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Illes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Illes. For the veterans among your Illes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Illes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Illes in 1952 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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