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Eldish Family History

Eldish 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: Gladish, Klish, Reddish, Ellis, Mellish, Kadish, Redish, Lish, Elich

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Where is the Eldish family from?

You can see how Eldish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eldish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eldish families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eldish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldish 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 20 census records available for the last name Eldish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eldish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eldish. For the veterans among your Eldish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eldish

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