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Cillay Family History

Cillay 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: Cilley, Millay, Pillay, Hillary, Villa, Lilly, Pilley, Tilly, Dilday

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Where is the Cillay family from?

You can see how Cillay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cillay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cillay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cillay family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cillay's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Cillay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cillay 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 21 census records available for the last name Cillay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cillay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cillay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cillay. For the veterans among your Cillay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cillay lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Cillay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cillay in 1984 was 71, and 58 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cillay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cillay 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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