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Silegy Family History

Silegy Name 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 Silegy family from?

You can see how Silegy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silegy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silegy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Silegy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Silegy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silegy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silegy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Silegy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Silegy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silegy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Silegy. 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 Silegy. For the veterans among your Silegy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silegy lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Silegy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Silegy in 1993 was 78, and 87 in 1998.

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