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Lilas Family History

Lilas 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: Vilas, Livas, Milas, Silas, Bilas, Lias, Ligas, Filas, Limas, Liles

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Where is the Lilas family from?

You can see how Lilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lilas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lilas family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilas's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lilas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lilas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lilas. 60% of Lilas 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Lilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilas 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lilas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lilas. For the veterans among your Lilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Lilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lilas in 1975 was 85, and 52 in 1996.

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