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Silligo Family History

Silligo 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: Silvio, Billig, Shillito, Illig, Willig, Gillig, Lillig, Billing

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Where is the Silligo family from?

You can see how Silligo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silligo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Silligo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Silligo families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silligo's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Silligo families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Silligo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silligo 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Silligo. 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 5 military records available for the last name Silligo. For the veterans among your Silligo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silligo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Silligo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Silligo in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silligo 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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