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Ilar Family History

Ilar 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: Vilar, Klar, Clar, Pilar, Filar, Iler, Bear, Clare, Omar, Clark

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Where is the Ilar family from?

You can see how Ilar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ilar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ilar families living in Connecticut. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ilar's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Ilar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ilar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ilar. 58% of Ilar men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Ilar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilar 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Ilar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Ilar. For the veterans among your Ilar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Ilar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ilar in 1958 was 50, and 77 in 2002.

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