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Ealdon Family History

Ealdon Name 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, Baldon, Caldon, Waldon, Easton, Alton, Elton, Tallon, Halton

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Where is the Ealdon family from?

You can see how Ealdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ealdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ealdon families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ealdon families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ealdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ealdon families in 1891.
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What did your Ealdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ealdon. 100% of Ealdon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ealdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ealdon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ealdon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ealdon. For the veterans among your Ealdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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