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Crillay Family History

Crillay 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: Crilly, Crilley, Cilley, Millay, Crill, Crolley, Grilley, Pillay

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Where is the Crillay family from?

You can see how Crillay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crillay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Crillay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Crillay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Crillay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crillay 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 26 census records available for the last name Crillay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crillay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Crillay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Crillay. For the veterans among your Crillay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crillay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crillay

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