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Liell Family History

Liell Name Meaning

see Lisle . see Lyall .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lill, Lell, Tiell, Liebl, Lyell, Liegl, Liedl, Gill, Bell, Kiel

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Where is the Liell family from?

You can see how Liell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 13 Liell families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Liell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Liell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liell. 100% of Liell women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liell 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Liell. 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 621 military records available for the last name Liell. For the veterans among your Liell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Liell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Liell in 1971 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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