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Sillies Family History

Sillies 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: Gillies, Silfies, Illies, Millis, Smillie, Salles, Illes, Siller

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Where is the Sillies family from?

You can see how Sillies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sillies families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Sillies family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillies's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Sillies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillies 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 Sillies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sillies. 100% of Sillies 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 Sillies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Sillies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillies 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sillies. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sillies. For the veterans among your Sillies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillies lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Sillies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sillies in 1972 was 70, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sillies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillies 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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