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Lhuillier Family History

Lhuillier Surname Meaning

French (also L'Huillier): occupational name for someone who produced or sold oil from huilier, an agent derivative of huile ‘oil’.

This term originates from Old French oilie and uile, both of which mean 'oil'.

The name is indicative of a profession related to the production or sale of oil.

The fused definite article l' is a characteristic feature in the formation of this name.

Overall, L'Huillier highlights a historical connection to the oil industry in French culture.

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


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You can see how Lhuillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lhuillier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lhuillier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lhuillier family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lhuillier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lhuillier families in 1911.
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What did your Lhuillier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lhuillier. 100% of Lhuillier men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lhuillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lhuillier 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Lhuillier. 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 295 military records available for the last name Lhuillier. For the veterans among your Lhuillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lhuillier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Lhuillier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lhuillier in 1960 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

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