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Aerlie Family History

Aerlie Name 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: Berlin, Merlin, Erie, Serlin, Leslie, Merle, Fairlie, Perlin, Sorlie

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Where is the Aerlie family from?

You can see how Aerlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aerlie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Aerlie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. There were 2 Aerlie families living in Lanarkshire, which was the highest population of Aerlie families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aerlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Aerlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aerlie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Aerlie. 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 military records available for the last name Aerlie. For the veterans among your Aerlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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