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Illet Family History

Illet Surname 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: Billet, Millet, Illes, Ille, Gillet, Willet, Allen, Pille, Miller

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Where is the Illet family from?

You can see how Illet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Illet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Illet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Illet families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Illet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Illet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Illet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Illet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Illet 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Illet. 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 9 military records available for the last name Illet. For the veterans among your Illet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Illet lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Illet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Illet in 1977 was 77, and 75 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Illet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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