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Eldrige Family History

Eldrige 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, Aldridge, Eldredge, Large, Delbridge, Erie, Rodrigo

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Where is the Eldrige family from?

You can see how Eldrige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldrige family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eldrige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Eldrige families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Eldrige's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eldrige families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldrige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eldrige ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eldrige. 100% of Eldrige men worked as a Farm Labourer (retired) and 62% of Eldrige 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

  • Farm Labourer (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Street Trader
    39%
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What Eldrige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Eldrige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldrige 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Eldrige. 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 504 military records available for the last name Eldrige. For the veterans among your Eldrige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldrige lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Eldrige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eldrige in 1960 was 54, and 79 in 2002.

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