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Isleo Family History

Isleo 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: Isley, Isler, Isle, Isles, Leo, Insley, Idle, Islam, Iley, Sisley

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Where is the Isleo family from?

You can see how Isleo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isleo family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Isleo families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Isleo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Isleo families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isleo 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 10 census records available for the last name Isleo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isleo 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 Isleo. 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 Isleo. For the veterans among your Isleo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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