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Jilg Family History

Jilg 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: Jing, Dilg, Ilg, Ji, Gill, Jiang, King, Ling, Jin, Ying

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Where is the Jilg family from?

You can see how Jilg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jilg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jilg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jilg families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jilg's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Jilg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jilg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jilg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jilg. 34% of Jilg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jilg women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Sausage Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Jilg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Jilg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jilg 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Jilg. 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 335 military records available for the last name Jilg. For the veterans among your Jilg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jilg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jilg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jilg in 1966 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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