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Ileigh Family History

Ileigh 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: Leigh, Sleigh, Bleigh, Bligh, Gleich, Sleight, Leith, Raleigh, Illig

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Where is the Ileigh family from?

You can see how Ileigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ileigh family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Ileigh families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ileigh's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Ileigh families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Ileigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ileigh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ileigh. 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 Ileigh. For the veterans among your Ileigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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