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Sillis Family History

Sillis Surname Meaning

unexplained. Origin in a given name is suggested by Johannes Selison' 1379 in Poll Tax (Ardsley WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sillis family from?

You can see how Sillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sillis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Sillis families living in Norfolk. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sillis's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sillis families in 1891.
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What did your Sillis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sillis. 34% of Sillis men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Sillis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sillis were General Farm Labourer and Unpaid 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy W
    25%
  • General Farm Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Sillis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillis 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Sillis. 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 284 military records available for the last name Sillis. For the veterans among your Sillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sillis in 1966 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillis 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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