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Ilo Family History

Ilo Name 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: Ito, Alo, Elo, Milo, Lo, Igo, Filo, Ill, Ilg, Lu

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Where is the Ilo family from?

You can see how Ilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ilo families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ilo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ilo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ilo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Farming
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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What Ilo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Ilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilo 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Ilo. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ilo. For the veterans among your Ilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ilo in 1965 was 58, and 64 in 2001.

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