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Eldell Family History

Eldell 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: Elwell, Edell, Yeldell, Edel, Dell, Ezell, Elder, Odell, Reddell

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Where is the Eldell family from?

You can see how Eldell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eldell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Eldell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Eldell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eldell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldell 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 Eldell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eldell. 100% of Eldell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Eldell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Eldell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eldell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Eldell. For the veterans among your Eldell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Eldell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eldell in 1975 was 46, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldell 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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