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Siley Family History

Siley 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: Sibley, Iley, Riley, Sisley, Smiley, Wiley, Silvey, Soley, Miley

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Where is the Siley family from?

You can see how Siley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Siley families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Siley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Siley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siley 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 Siley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siley. 22% of Siley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Siley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siley were Janitor and Domestic.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

What Siley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Siley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siley 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Siley. 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 217 military records available for the last name Siley. For the veterans among your Siley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Siley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Siley in 1966 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siley 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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