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Cillespie Family History

Cillespie 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: Gillespie, Gillispie, Gillaspie, Willsie, Hillesheim, Cilley

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Where is the Cillespie family from?

You can see how Cillespie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cillespie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Cillespie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cillespie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cillespie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Cillespie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cillespie 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Cillespie. 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 61 military records available for the last name Cillespie. For the veterans among your Cillespie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cillespie lifespan?

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