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Origins of the Sillay surname

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About the Sillays

We have a total number of 50 records for people with the last name Sillay.

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Where do most Sillays live?

In 1921, most Sillays lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Sillays

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 45 records for the Sillay surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Sillays most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sillays.

What are the most common Sillay first names?

  • John
  • Leslie Thomas
  • Ann
  • Winifred Annie

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Common jobs for Sillays

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sillays in 1921
None

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Annuitant

1

Dressmaker

1

Labourer's Wife

1

Tobacco Operative

1

Common Male occupations for Sillays in 1921
Away At Sea

1

Coal Miner

1

Machinists

1

Marine

1

Naval Pensioner

1

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