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Eldowney Family History

Eldowney 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: Downey, Clowney, Mceldowney, Muldowney, Lowney, Dolney, Dorney

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Where is the Eldowney family from?

You can see how Eldowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldowney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eldowney family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldowney's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Eldowney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Eldowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldowney 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Eldowney. 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 Eldowney. For the veterans among your Eldowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldowney lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eldowney

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