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Illions Family History

Illions 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: Million, Illian, Fillion, Pillion, Killion, Illing, Gillion, Dillion

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Where is the Illions family from?

You can see how Illions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illions family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Illions families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Illions's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Illions families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illions surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Illions ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Artist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illions. 100% of Illions men worked as an Artist. .

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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

  • Artist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Illions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illions 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Illions. 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 42 military records available for the last name Illions. For the veterans among your Illions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illions lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Illions life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Illions in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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