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Ilyus Family History

Ilyus 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: Claus, Klus, Illes, Iles, Tyus, Bayus, Wilgus, Glaus, Kilgus, Klaus

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Where is the Ilyus family from?

You can see how Ilyus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilyus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ilyus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ilyus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilyus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ilyus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Ilyus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilyus 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 Ilyus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ilyus. For the veterans among your Ilyus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilyus lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Ilyus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ilyus in 1978 was 80, and 91 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilyus 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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