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Cilby Family History

Cilby 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: Wilby, Kilby, Colby, Milby, Filby, Bilby, Hilby, Lilly, Gilboy, Caley

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Where is the Cilby family from?

You can see how Cilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cilby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cilby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cilby family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cilby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cilby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cilby 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 102 census records available for the last name Cilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cilby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cilby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cilby. For the veterans among your Cilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cilby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cilby

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