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Lilge Family History

Lilge 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: Linge, Lile, Linde, Klinge, Ling, Loge, Pille, Lilly, Lage, Lodge

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Where is the Lilge family from?

You can see how Lilge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lilge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lilge families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lilge's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lilge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lilge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lilge. 56% of Lilge 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
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Lilge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Lilge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilge 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Lilge. 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 150 military records available for the last name Lilge. For the veterans among your Lilge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lilge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lilge in 1962 was 64, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lilge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilge 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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