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Lilles Family History

Lilles 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: Illes, Lillis, Tilles, Gilles, Liller, Zilles, Liles, Nilles, Milles

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Where is the Lilles family from?

You can see how Lilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lilles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Lilles families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lilles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lilles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lilles. 20% of Lilles men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lilles women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lilles were Salesman and 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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Lilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilles 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Lilles. 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 131 military records available for the last name Lilles. For the veterans among your Lilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lilles in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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