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Eislie Family History

Eislie 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: Emslie, Leslie, Ainslie, Eisele, Billie, Willie, Dillie, Enslin

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Where is the Eislie family from?

You can see how Eislie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eislie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eislie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Eislie families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eislie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eislie families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Eislie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eislie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eislie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Eislie. For the veterans among your Eislie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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