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Eldred Family History

Eldred Name Meaning

English: variant of Aldred . This form of the surname is widespread in eastern England especially in Essex.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Aldred, Allred, Alred, Eldredge, Eldreth, Eddie, Elmes, Efurd

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Where is the Eldred family from?

You can see how Eldred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eldred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Eldred families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Eldred's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eldred families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eldred ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eldred. 50% of Eldred men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%
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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Eldred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldred 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Eldred. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Eldred. For the veterans among your Eldred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldred lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Eldred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eldred in 1949 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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