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Elinslie Family History

Elinslie 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: Ainslie, Leslie, Emslie, Zelinski, Elizalde, Olinski, Ulinski, Lindle

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Where is the Elinslie family from?

You can see how Elinslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elinslie family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Elinslie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elinslie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Elinslie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Elinslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elinslie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elinslie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Elinslie. For the veterans among your Elinslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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