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Lillehei Family History

Lillehei 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: Hillesheim, Killeen, Billeter, Dillehay, Villere, Kelleher, Liller

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Where is the Lillehei family from?

You can see how Lillehei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillehei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lillehei families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Lillehei's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lillehei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lillehei 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 Lillehei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lillehei. 50% of Lillehei men worked as a Dentist.

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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

  • Dentist
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Lillehei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Lillehei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillehei 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Lillehei. 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 19 military records available for the last name Lillehei. For the veterans among your Lillehei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillehei lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Lillehei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lillehei in 1969 was 88, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lillehei 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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