Origins of the Silsby surname
About the Silsbys
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Interesting facts about Silsby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Silsby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
Who were Silsbys most likely to marry?
Silsby Or Sillsbeys
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Our tell us which families married Silsbys.
What are the most common Silsby first names?
William
Charles
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Silsbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Silsbys in 1921
Dressmaker
21
Ag Lab Wife
6
Laundress
5
Drapers Assistant
4
Dress Maker
4
Common male occupations for Silsbys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
24
Ag Lab Son
8
Bricklayer
8
General Labourer
7
Tailor
6
