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Eldrington Family History

Eldrington 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: Edrington, Ellington, Edgington, Elkington, Edington, Elvington

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Where is the Eldrington family from?

You can see how Eldrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldrington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eldrington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Eldrington family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldrington's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Eldrington families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldrington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eldrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eldrington. 100% of Eldrington 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 273 census records available for the last name Eldrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldrington 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Eldrington. 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 24 military records available for the last name Eldrington. For the veterans among your Eldrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldrington lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Eldrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Eldrington in 1969 was 68, and 32 in 2003.

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