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Eldor Family History

Eldor 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: Eldon, Elder, Helder, Elton, Elson, Elmer, Alder, Endo, Eller, Gelder

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Where is the Eldor family from?

You can see how Eldor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eldor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eldor family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eldor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eldor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldor 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 146 census records available for the last name Eldor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldor 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Eldor. 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 18 military records available for the last name Eldor. For the veterans among your Eldor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldor lifespan?

Average Eldor life expectancy in 1984 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldor 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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