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Eldin Family History

Eldin Surname Meaning

variant of Eldon or Elden perhaps. from Middle English eld ‘old’ + hine ‘servant’.

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


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Where is the Eldin family from?

You can see how Eldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eldin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Eldin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Eldin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eldin families in 1891.
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What did your Eldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eldin. 100% of Eldin men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Eldin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldin 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Eldin. 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 119 military records available for the last name Eldin. For the veterans among your Eldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Eldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eldin in 1962 was 77, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldin 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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