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Eldreg Family History

Eldreg 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: Eldred, Elder, Elden, Aldred, Eldredge, Eldreth, Endres, Drew, Clare

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Where is the Eldreg family from?

You can see how Eldreg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldreg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eldreg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Eldreg families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldreg's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Eldreg families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Eldreg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldreg 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 Eldreg. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eldreg. For the veterans among your Eldreg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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