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Sillea Family History

Sillea 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: Siller, Silla, Millea, Seller, Pille, Miller, Villa, Billet, Millet

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Where is the Sillea family from?

You can see how Sillea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sillea families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Sillea families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillea's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Sillea families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillea 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 33 census records available for the last name Sillea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillea 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sillea. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sillea. For the veterans among your Sillea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillea lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillea 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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