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Eidsforth Family History

Eidsforth 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: Ditsworth, Eiswerth, Dodsworth, Ellsworth, Bedsworth, Ainsworth

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Where is the Eidsforth family from?

You can see how Eidsforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidsforth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Eidsforth families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Eidsforth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eidsforth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidsforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eidsforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eidsforth. 84% of Eidsforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Eidsforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidsforth 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Eidsforth. 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 20 military records available for the last name Eidsforth. For the veterans among your Eidsforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eidsforth

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