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Origins of the Illger surname

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About the Illgers

We have a total number of 79 records for people with the last name Illger.

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Where do most Illgers live?

In 1921, most Illgers lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Illgers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 77 records for the Illger surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Illgers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Illgers.

What are the most common Illger first names?

  • William
  • Walter
  • Nellie
  • Susan

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Illger family members

Common jobs for Illgers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Illgers in 1921
Dressmaker

2

Cook

1

Common Male occupations for Illgers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

5

Chemists Porter

2

Ag Lab (Farm Indoor)

1

Errand Boy

1

Hatchery Men

1

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