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Eldred Family History

Eldred Surname Meaning

English: variant of Aldred. This form of the surname is widespread in eastern England especially in Essex.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eldred family from?

You can see how Eldred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eldred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 261 Eldred families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Eldred's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eldred families in 1891.
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What did your Eldred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eldred. 11% of Eldred men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Eldred women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eldred were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter joiner
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Eldred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldred 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Eldred. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Eldred. For the veterans among your Eldred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldred lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Eldred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eldred in 1949 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldred 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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