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Cilley Family History

Cilley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Silley itself a variant of Seeley. Possibly an Americanized form of German Zille: perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a bargee from Middle High German zülle ‘barge’.

Mainly used in Saxony and the Berlin area.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Cilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Cilley families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cilley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cilley families in 1911.
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What did your Cilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cilley. 100% of Cilley men worked as a Journalier.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 461 immigration records available for the last name Cilley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cilley. For the veterans among your Cilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Cilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cilley in 1943 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

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