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Cily Family History

Cily 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: Bily, Gill, Mill, Child, Hill, Kil, Lilly, Wild, Will, Vila

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Where is the Cily family from?

You can see how Cily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cily family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cily family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cily's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Cily families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Cily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cily 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cily. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cily. For the veterans among your Cily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cily lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Cily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cily in 1976 was 91, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cily

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cily 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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