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Silcey Family History

Silcey 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: Silvey, Silkey, Sidney, Pilley, Sibley, Cilley, Silver, Willey

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Where is the Silcey family from?

You can see how Silcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silcey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Silcey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Silcey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Silcey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silcey 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 3 census records available for the last name Silcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silcey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Silcey. 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 military records available for the last name Silcey. For the veterans among your Silcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silcey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silcey 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 Silcey

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