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Lillenstein Family History

Lillenstein 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: Gallenstein, Wallenstein, Falkenstein, Levenstein, Lowenstein

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Lillenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillenstein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lillenstein. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Lillenstein. For the veterans among your Lillenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillenstein lifespan?

Average Lillenstein life expectancy in 1967 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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