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Lillig Family History

Lillig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lillich.

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


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Where is the Lillig family from?

You can see how Lillig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lillig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Lillig families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lillig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lillig families in 1911.
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What did your Lillig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lillig. 27% of Lillig men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Lillig women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Lillig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lillig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillig 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Lillig. 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 314 military records available for the last name Lillig. For the veterans among your Lillig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lillig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lillig in 1954 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lillig 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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