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Eilis Family History

Eilis 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: Ellis, Eilts, Miles, Giles, Melis, Lis, Elias, Vilas, Solis, Allis

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Where is the Eilis family from?

You can see how Eilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eilis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Eilis families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilis's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Eilis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilis 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 473 census records available for the last name Eilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilis 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Eilis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Eilis. For the veterans among your Eilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilis lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Eilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eilis in 2001 was 93, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilis 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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