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Eldredge Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Eldridge .

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


Similar surnames: Eldridge, Aldredge, Aldridge, Elledge, Holdredge, Alldredge, Eldred

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Where is the Eldredge family from?

You can see how Eldredge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldredge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eldredge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Eldredge families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eldredge's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Eldredge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldredge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eldredge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eldredge. 16% of Eldredge men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Eldredge women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eldredge were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Eldredge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldredge 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 Eldredge. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Eldredge. For the veterans among your Eldredge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldredge lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Eldredge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eldredge in 1946 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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