Lilian Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lilian Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lilian family

Profession Census Frequency
School 2
Dress Maker 2
Collar Ironer 1
Cook Restaurant 1
Cork Carter 1
Dock Labourer 1
Jam Finisher 1
Join Apprentice Labourer 1
Laundress 1
Laundry Carman 1
Merchants' Clerk 1
Stock Brockers Clerk 1
Vellum Binder 1
Teacher Center 1
Boot Rivetter 1
Farmer 1
Stableman Agricultural Labourer 1
Lockman Docks 1
Ship Handlers Clerk 1
Van Proprietor Carm 1
Butcher's Assistant 1
Lodging Houses Proprietor 1
Out Fitter 1
Retired Sail Maker 1
Land Surveyor 1

Lilian Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Allen 33% 422,866
2 Allan 50% 38,712
3 Ellen 33% 14,608
4 Allin 50% 7,055
5 Ellin 50% 1,822
6 Allon 33% 1,655
7 Ellan 50% 514
8 Lillian 86% 510
9 Lilian 100% 319
10 Lelean 67% 279
11 Ellon 33% 251
12 Ellion 50% 224
13 Lelen 50% 146
14 Allain 33% 139
15 Lealan 50% 139
16 Ollen 33% 114
17 Ollin 50% 109

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The surname Lilian is the 9th most popular variant of Allen.

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