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Ille Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Ille a vernacular form of Aegidius (see Giles and compare Illig ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Illes, Gille, Hille, Pille, Bille, Wille, Kille, Klee, Illg, Dille

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Where is the Ille family from?

You can see how Ille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ille families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ille's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ille families in 1880.
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What did your Ille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ille. 38% of Ille men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Miner
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ille 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Ille. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Ille. For the veterans among your Ille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ille lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ille in 1953 was 28, and 65 in 2004.

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