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Eldershaw Family History

Eldershaw Name Meaning

see Oldershaw .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Kershaw, Deshaw, Elgersma, Dersham, Elders, Derham, Henshaw, Enderson

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Where is the Eldershaw family from?

You can see how Eldershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldershaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eldershaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Eldershaw families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Eldershaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eldershaw families in 1891.
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What did your Eldershaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eldershaw. 100% of Eldershaw men worked as a General Labourer and 62% of Eldershaw 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eldershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldershaw 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Eldershaw. 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 101 military records available for the last name Eldershaw. For the veterans among your Eldershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldershaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Eldershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eldershaw in 1971 was 79, and 86 in 1990.

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