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Eslin Family History

Eslin 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: Aslin, Heslin, Ellin, Eglin, Eskin, Enslin, Elin, Eplin, Oslin, Espin

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Where is the Eslin family from?

You can see how Eslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eslin family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eslin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Eslin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eslin. 34% of Eslin men worked as a Plumber.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Eslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eslin 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Eslin. 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 132 military records available for the last name Eslin. For the veterans among your Eslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eslin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eslin in 1966 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eslin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eslin 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.

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