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Eardale Family History

Eardale 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: Wardle, Beardall, Eardley, Artale, Bardales, Erdle, Teasdale, Eargle

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Where is the Eardale family from?

You can see how Eardale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eardale family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Eardale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Eardale families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eardale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eardale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Eardale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eardale 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Eardale. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eardale. For the veterans among your Eardale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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