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Sillix Family History

Sillix 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: Silvia, Millis, Smillie, Sellin, Siller, Killin, Lillis, Sallis

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Where is the Sillix family from?

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

What did your Sillix ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Sillix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillix 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sillix. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Sillix. For the veterans among your Sillix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillix lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sillix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sillix in 1969 was 96, and 78 in 2003.

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