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Ilderton Family History

Ilderton Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): habitational name from Ilderton in Northumberland.

The placename derives from Old English hyldre ‘elder tree’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Ilderton family from?

You can see how Ilderton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilderton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ilderton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Ilderton families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ilderton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ilderton families in 1891.
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What did your Ilderton 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 Ilderton. 50% of Ilderton men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ilderton 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Advertising Contractor (poster
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ilderton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ilderton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilderton 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Ilderton. 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 328 military records available for the last name Ilderton. For the veterans among your Ilderton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilderton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ilderton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ilderton in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilderton 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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