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Eltham Family History

Eltham Surname Meaning

from Eltham (Kent).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eltham family from?

You can see how Eltham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eltham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Eltham families living in Kent. This was about 28% of all the recorded Eltham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Eltham families in 1891.
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What did your Eltham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eltham. 100% of Eltham men worked as a Carpenter and 86% of Eltham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Eltham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eltham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltham 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Eltham. 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 156 military records available for the last name Eltham. For the veterans among your Eltham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eltham lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Eltham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eltham in 1976 was 89, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eltham 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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