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Silli Family History

Silli 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: Silla, Sill, Silvi, Sills, Willi, Gill, Mill, Hill, Pille, Sully

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Where is the Silli family from?

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

What did your Silli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Silli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silli 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Silli. 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 19 military records available for the last name Silli. For the veterans among your Silli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silli lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Silli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Silli in 1975 was 69, and 29 in 2000.

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