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Lilves Family History

Lilves 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: Liles, Miles, Giles, Livas, Silver, Nieves, Wiles, Lile, Lies, Ives

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Where is the Lilves family from?

You can see how Lilves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lilves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Lilves families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilves's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lilves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lilves ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Beauty Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Lilves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilves 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lilves. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lilves. For the veterans among your Lilves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilves lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Lilves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lilves in 1969 was 89, and 88 in 1996.

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