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Ilminen Family History

Ilminen 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: Leinen, Linen, Salminen, Laine, Linn, Leiner, Linden, Line, Lien

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What did your Ilminen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ilminen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilminen 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 Ilminen. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Ilminen. For the veterans among your Ilminen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilminen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Ilminen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ilminen in 1972 was 85, and 45 in 1990.

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