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Elda Family History

Elda 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: Eld, Elia, Elza, Ela, Sada, Boda, Rada, Ida, Buda, Eid

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Where is the Elda family from?

You can see how Elda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Elda families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Elda's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elda 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 Elda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elda. 50% of Elda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elda women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elda were Steam Fitter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Steam Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Elda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Elda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elda 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Elda. 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 12 military records available for the last name Elda. For the veterans among your Elda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elda lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Elda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elda in 1974 was 55, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elda 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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