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Sillay Family History

Sillay 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: Millay, Silla, Pillay, Hillary, Sully, Villa, Lilly, Pilley, Sibley

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Where is the Sillay family from?

You can see how Sillay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Sillay families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Sillay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sillay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillay 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 Sillay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sillay. 100% of Sillay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sillay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Sillay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sillay. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sillay. For the veterans among your Sillay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillay lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Sillay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sillay in 1958 was 55, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sillay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillay 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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