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Cilli Family History

Cilli 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: Celli, Cillo, Ciolli, Colli, Willi, Gill, Mill, Hill, Pille, Villa

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Where is the Cilli family from?

You can see how Cilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cilli family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Cilli families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cilli's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Cilli families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cilli 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 Cilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cilli. 67% of Cilli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cilli women worked as a Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Presser
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Cilli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Cilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cilli 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Cilli. 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 292 military records available for the last name Cilli. For the veterans among your Cilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cilli in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cilli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cilli 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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