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Eileis Family History

Eileis 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: Eilers, Miles, Giles, Wiles, Millis, Ellis, Lillis, Iles, Eales

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Where is the Eileis family from?

You can see how Eileis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eileis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eileis family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Eileis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Eileis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Eileis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eileis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eileis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Eileis. For the veterans among your Eileis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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