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Isallay Family History

Isallay 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: Kallay, Salley, Salay, Pallay, Salway, Sally, Sallas, Ballay, Isaac

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Where is the Isallay family from?

You can see how Isallay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isallay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Isallay family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Isallay's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Isallay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Isallay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isallay 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 Isallay. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Isallay. For the veterans among your Isallay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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