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Eldeston Family History

Eldeston 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: Alderton, Elston, Leston, Elliston, Helveston, Egleston, Easton

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Where is the Eldeston family from?

You can see how Eldeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldeston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Eldeston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Eldeston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldeston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eldeston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Eldeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldeston 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 Eldeston. 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 military records available for the last name Eldeston. For the veterans among your Eldeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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