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Scisly Family History

Scisly 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: Sisley, Scally, Schilly, Scully, Scioli, Cislo, Nisly, Scism, Sully

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Where is the Scisly family from?

You can see how Scisly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scisly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scisly family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Scisly's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Scisly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scisly 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 41 census records available for the last name Scisly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scisly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scisly. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scisly. For the veterans among your Scisly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scisly lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Scisly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scisly in 1975 was 61, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scisly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scisly 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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