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Elderton Family History

Elderton Surname Meaning

see Ellerton.

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


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Where is the Elderton family from?

You can see how Elderton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elderton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elderton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Elderton families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Elderton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elderton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elderton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elderton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elderton. 20% of Elderton men worked as a Postman and 78% of Elderton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elderton were Carpenter and Household 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

  • Postman
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Carpenter joiner
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Elderton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elderton 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Elderton. 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 554 military records available for the last name Elderton. For the veterans among your Elderton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elderton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elderton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elderton in 1966 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elderton 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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