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Ils Family History

Ils 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: Hils, Iles, Dils, Fils, Ilse, Els, Ill, Ilg, Lu, Li

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Where is the Ils family from?

You can see how Ils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ils families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ils's in USA. California had the highest population of Ils families in 1880.
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What did your Ils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Unpaid Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ils. 50% of Ils men worked as an Unpaid Laborer and 100% of Ils women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Unpaid Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Ils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Ils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ils 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Ils. 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 117 military records available for the last name Ils. For the veterans among your Ils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ils lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ils in 1966 was 88, and 90 in 2002.

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