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Iller Family History

Iller 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: Miller, Biller, Eller, Tiller, Hiller, Giller, Diller, Filler, Illes

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Where is the Iller family from?

You can see how Iller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Iller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Iller family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Iller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Iller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iller. 45% of Iller men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Iller women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iller were Clerk and Designer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Designer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Iller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iller 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Iller. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Iller. For the veterans among your Iller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Iller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Iller in 1964 was 72, and 49 in 2004.

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