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Lilleby Family History

Lilleby 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: Lilley, Lilly, Pilley, Cilley, Willey, Tilley, Dilley, Killey, Hilley

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Where is the Lilleby family from?

You can see how Lilleby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilleby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lilleby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Lilleby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilleby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lilleby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilleby 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 140 census records available for the last name Lilleby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilleby 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Lilleby. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lilleby. For the veterans among your Lilleby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilleby lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Lilleby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lilleby in 1978 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilleby 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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