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Eldah Family History

Eldah 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: Elias, Elam, Elijah, Elman, Eldon, Elder, Alday, Elden, Eld, Aldag

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Where is the Eldah family from?

You can see how Eldah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Eldah families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eldah family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldah's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Eldah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Eldah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldah 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Eldah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eldah. For the veterans among your Eldah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldah lifespan?

Average Eldah life expectancy in 1975 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldah 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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