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Esllan Family History

Esllan 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: Ellen, Callan, Millan, Elman, Selan, Allan, Pollan, Wollan, Solan

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Where is the Esllan family from?

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

There are 3 census records available for the last name Esllan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esllan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Esllan. 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 Esllan. For the veterans among your Esllan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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