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Eldal Family History

Eldal 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: Lal, Elias, Elam, Edel, Ell, Elman, Eldon, Elder, Leal, Alday

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Where is the Eldal family from?

You can see how Eldal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eldal family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eldal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eldal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eldal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Eldal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldal 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Eldal. 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 51 military records available for the last name Eldal. For the veterans among your Eldal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Eldal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eldal in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 1991.

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