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Silliss Family History

Silliss 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: Gilliss, Millis, Lillis, Sallis, Sillers, Gillis, Silvius, Hillis

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Where is the Silliss family from?

You can see how Silliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silliss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Silliss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Silliss families living in Norfolk. This was about 87% of all the recorded Silliss's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Silliss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silliss 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 Silliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silliss. 100% of Silliss 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%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Silliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silliss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Silliss. 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 32 military records available for the last name Silliss. For the veterans among your Silliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silliss lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silliss

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