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Eldr Family History

Eldr 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: Elder, Eld, Helder, Eid, Elmer, Klar, Alder, Eber, Elam, Endo

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Where is the Eldr family from?

You can see how Eldr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldr family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Eldr family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldr's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Eldr families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldr 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 44 census records available for the last name Eldr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldr 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 Eldr. 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 10 military records available for the last name Eldr. For the veterans among your Eldr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldr 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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