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Eirus Family History

Eirus 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: Cyrus, Brus, Prus, Rus, Mikus, Sires, Wirkus, Titus, Petrus, Mires

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Where is the Eirus family from?

You can see how Eirus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eirus family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Eirus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eirus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Eirus families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Eirus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eirus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eirus. 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 Eirus. For the veterans among your Eirus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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