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Eldo Family History

Eldo 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: Endo, Eldon, Elo, Eld, Elmo, Elko, Leo, Elton, Eid, Elson

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Where is the Eldo family from?

You can see how Eldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Eldo families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Eldo families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eldo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eldo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldo 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 64 census records available for the last name Eldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldo 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Eldo. 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 21 military records available for the last name Eldo. For the veterans among your Eldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldo 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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