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Eisdale Family History

Eisdale 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: Tisdale, Eisele, Dinsdale, Teesdale, Dimsdale, Hinsdale, Twisdale

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Where is the Eisdale family from?

You can see how Eisdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisdale family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Eisdale families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Eisdale family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eisdale's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Eisdale families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Eisdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisdale 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eisdale. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eisdale. For the veterans among your Eisdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisdale lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisdale ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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