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Cillis Family History

Cillis 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: Millis, Lillis, Gillis, Hillis, Callis, Tillis, Willis, Cullis

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Where is the Cillis family from?

You can see how Cillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cillis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cillis families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Cillis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cillis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cillis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cillis 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 Cillis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cillis. 34% of Cillis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cillis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cillis were Grocer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Grocer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Cillis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cillis 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Cillis. 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 257 military records available for the last name Cillis. For the veterans among your Cillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cillis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cillis in 1966 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cillis 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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