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Lillie Name Meaning

English: variant of Lilly .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tillie, Willie, Lilley, Dillie, Lillis, Pille, Rollie, Jollie, Collie

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Where is the Lillie family from?

You can see how Lillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lillie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 182 Lillie families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Lillie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lillie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lillie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lillie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lillie. 37% of Lillie men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Lillie women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lillie were Clerk and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Student
    17%
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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Lillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillie 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lillie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Lillie. For the veterans among your Lillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillie lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lillie in 1948 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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