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Eldward Family History

Eldward 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: Edward, Elward, Cloward, Elhard, Alward, Edwards, Ellard, Goddard

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Where is the Eldward family from?

You can see how Eldward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldward family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Eldward families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eldward's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Eldward families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eldward ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Eldward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldward 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eldward. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Eldward. For the veterans among your Eldward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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