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Eldershaw Family History

Eldershaw Surname Meaning

see Oldershaw.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eldershaw family from?

You can see how Eldershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldershaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eldershaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Eldershaw families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Eldershaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eldershaw families in 1891.
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What did your Eldershaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eldershaw. 100% of Eldershaw men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Eldershaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eldershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldershaw 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Eldershaw. 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 101 military records available for the last name Eldershaw. For the veterans among your Eldershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldershaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Eldershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eldershaw in 1971 was 79, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldershaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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