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Ily Family History

Ily 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: Bly, Iley, Ely, Fly, Sly, Ply, Bily, Ly, Ill, Ilg

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Where is the Ily family from?

You can see how Ily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ily family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ily families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Ily family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ily's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ily families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ily ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ily. 100% of Ily 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 475 census records available for the last name Ily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ily 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Ily. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ily. For the veterans among your Ily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ily lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Ily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ily in 1980 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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