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Scillian Family History

Scillian 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: Silliman, Hillian, Gillian, Spillman, Sillman, Stillman, Scullion

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Where is the Scillian family from?

You can see how Scillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scillian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Scillian families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Scillian's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Scillian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scillian 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 181 census records available for the last name Scillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scillian 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Scillian. 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 61 military records available for the last name Scillian. For the veterans among your Scillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scillian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Scillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scillian in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scillian 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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