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Eliza Family History

Eliza 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: Elia, Elza, Oliva, Elias, Melia, Elijah, Sliva, Lipa, Giza, Loza

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Where is the Eliza family from?

You can see how Eliza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliza family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eliza families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Eliza families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Eliza's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eliza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eliza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eliza ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eliza. 100% of Eliza 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 13,000 census records available for the last name Eliza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eliza. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eliza. For the veterans among your Eliza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eliza lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Eliza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eliza in 1972 was 25, and 36 in 2000.

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