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Lillas Family History

Lillas 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: Lillis, Lilla, Villas, Pallas, Villa, Lilly, Vilas, Livas, Dallas

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Where is the Lillas family from?

You can see how Lillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lillas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lillas families living in Maryland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lillas's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lillas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lillas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lillas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lillas. 34% of Lillas men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Shingler
    34%
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Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Lillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillas 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Lillas. 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 67 military records available for the last name Lillas. For the veterans among your Lillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Lillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lillas in 1967 was 67, and 91 in 1992.

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