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Eshlin Family History

Eshlin 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: Ashlin, Esplin, Shin, Ahlin, Ashline, Aslin, Selin, Shein, Sahlin

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Where is the Eshlin family from?

You can see how Eshlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eshlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Eshlin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshlin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Eshlin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Eshlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshlin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Eshlin. 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 Eshlin. For the veterans among your Eshlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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