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Cassilly Family History

Cassilly 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: Castilla, Castillo, Casillo, Cassidy, Cassella, Cassell, Casserly

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Where is the Cassilly family from?

You can see how Cassilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassilly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassilly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cassilly families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cassilly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cassilly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassilly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cassilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cassilly. 100% of Cassilly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Cassilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassilly 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Cassilly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 161 military records available for the last name Cassilly. For the veterans among your Cassilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassilly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Cassilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cassilly in 1959 was 41, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassilly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassilly 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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