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Eleston Family History

Eleston 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: Elston, Leston, Egleston, Easton, Alston, Elton, Elson, Preston

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Where is the Eleston family from?

You can see how Eleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eleston families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eleston family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eleston's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Eleston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Eleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleston 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Eleston. 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 77 military records available for the last name Eleston. For the veterans among your Eleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Eleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eleston in 1973 was 80, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleston 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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