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Eilest Family History

Eilest 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: Eilert, Miles, Giles, Ernest, Wiles, Iles, Eales, Biles, Niles

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Where is the Eilest family from?

You can see how Eilest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eilest family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilest's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eilest families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Eilest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilest 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 Eilest. 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 Eilest. For the veterans among your Eilest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilest lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilest 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eilest

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