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Elderly Family History

Elderly 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: Elder, Epperly, Enderby, Ellerby, Eyerly, Edgerly, Lyerly, Esterly

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Where is the Elderly family from?

You can see how Elderly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elderly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elderly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Elderly families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Elderly's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Elderly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elderly 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 133 census records available for the last name Elderly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elderly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Elderly. 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 8 military records available for the last name Elderly. For the veterans among your Elderly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elderly lifespan?

Average Elderly life expectancy in 1976 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elderly 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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