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Eirlie Family History

Eirlie 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: Erie, Fairlie, Emslie, Pirnie, Sorlie, Erle, Billie, Willie, Dillie

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Where is the Eirlie family from?

You can see how Eirlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eirlie family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Eirlie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eirlie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Eirlie families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eirlie 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 14 census records available for the last name Eirlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eirlie 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 Eirlie. 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 Eirlie. For the veterans among your Eirlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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