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Lillya Family History

Lillya 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: Lilly, Lilla, Villa, Tilly, Billy, Lillis, Dilly, Lally, Lalla, Lillo

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Where is the Lillya family from?

You can see how Lillya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillya family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lillya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lillya families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lillya's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lillya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lillya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lillya ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lillya ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Lillya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillya 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lillya. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lillya. For the veterans among your Lillya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillya lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lillya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lillya in 1966 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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