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Liila Family History

Liila 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: Lilla, Villa, Lilly, Vila, Lipka, Lala, Iida, Lipa, Fiala, Avila

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Where is the Liila family from?

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

What did your Liila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Axeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liila. 60% of Liila men worked as an Axeman. .

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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

  • Axeman
    60%
  • Axman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Liila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liila 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Liila. 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 73 military records available for the last name Liila. For the veterans among your Liila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liila lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Liila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Liila in 1976 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

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