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Eylington Family History

Eylington 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: Ellington, Allington, Edgington, Symington, Elkington, Arlington

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Where is the Eylington family from?

You can see how Eylington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eylington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eylington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eylington families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eylington's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Eylington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eylington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Eylington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eylington 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 Eylington. 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 Eylington. For the veterans among your Eylington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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