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Ilmar Family History

Ilmar 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: Omar, Vilar, Elmer, Kumar, Klar, Lear, Mar, Imam, Demar, Villar

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Where is the Ilmar family from?

You can see how Ilmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ilmar families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilmar's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Ilmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ilmar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ilmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilmar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ilmar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ilmar. For the veterans among your Ilmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilmar lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Ilmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ilmar in 1998 was 86, and 82 in 2002.

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