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Sillex Family History

Sillex 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: Siller, Seller, Pille, Miller, Billet, Millet, Spiller, Pilley

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Where is the Sillex family from?

You can see how Sillex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillex family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sillex family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sillex's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Sillex families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillex surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillex ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Sillex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillex 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sillex. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sillex. For the veterans among your Sillex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillex lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sillex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sillex in 1973 was 63, and 64 in 2003.

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