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Casilly Family History

Casilly Surname 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: Casillo, Castilla, Camillo, Castillo, Camille, Cavill, Casillas

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Where is the Casilly family from?

You can see how Casilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casilly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Casilly families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Casilly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Casilly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casilly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Casilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casilly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Casilly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Casilly. For the veterans among your Casilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casilly lifespan?

Average Casilly life expectancy in 1977 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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