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Illies Name Meaning

German: derivative of the Latin personal name Aegidius (see Giles ). Compare Illes

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


Similar surnames: Silfies, Allis, Killips, Milles, Millis, Tillis, Billiet, Ollie

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Where is the Illies family from?

You can see how Illies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Illies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Illies family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Illies's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Illies families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Illies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Illies. 67% of Illies 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Wpa Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Illies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illies 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Illies. 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 355 military records available for the last name Illies. For the veterans among your Illies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illies lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Illies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Illies in 1944 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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