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Illert Family History

Illert 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: Willert, Ellert, Allert, Albert, Miller, Billet, Gilbert, Millet

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Where is the Illert family from?

You can see how Illert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Illert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Illert families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Illert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Illert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Illert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illert. 50% of Illert men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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What Illert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Illert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illert 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Illert. 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 87 military records available for the last name Illert. For the veterans among your Illert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Illert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Illert in 1953 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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