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Eldriedge Family History

Eldriedge 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: Eldridge, Eldredge, Aldridge, Aldredge, Delbridge, Elvidge, Claridge

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Where is the Eldriedge family from?

You can see how Eldriedge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldriedge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eldriedge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Eldriedge families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldriedge's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Eldriedge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldriedge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eldriedge ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Eldriedge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldriedge 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Eldriedge. 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 112 military records available for the last name Eldriedge. For the veterans among your Eldriedge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldriedge lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Eldriedge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eldriedge in 1978 was 86, and 82 in 1992.

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