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Eldidge Family History

Eldidge 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: Elvidge, Eldridge, Aldridge, Elledge, Eldredge, Selvidge, Alridge

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Where is the Eldidge family from?

You can see how Eldidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldidge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eldidge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eldidge families living in New Jersey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Eldidge's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Eldidge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldidge 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 Eldidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant (retd) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eldidge. 100% of Eldidge women worked as a Shop Assistant (retd).

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Assistant (retd)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Eldidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldidge 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eldidge. 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 Eldidge. For the veterans among your Eldidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldidge lifespan?

Average Eldidge life expectancy in 2000 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldidge 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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