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Lils Family History

Lils 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: Lis, Hils, Lins, Lile, Lies, Dils, Lill, Lias, Fils, Lips

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Where is the Lils family from?

You can see how Lils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lils families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lils's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Lils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lils 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lils. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lils. For the veterans among your Lils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lils 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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