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Lillich Family History

Lillich Surname Meaning

German: probably from Middle High German lilje ‘lily’ a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named from the sign of a lily

(one is recorded for example in Freiburg).

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


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Where is the Lillich family from?

You can see how Lillich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lillich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lillich families living in Glamorgan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lillich's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Lillich families in 1891.
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What did your Lillich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lillich. 37% of Lillich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lillich women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Lillich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lillich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillich 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Lillich. 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 505 military records available for the last name Lillich. For the veterans among your Lillich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillich lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lillich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lillich in 1947 was 38, and 89 in 2004.

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