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Eldreth Family History

Eldreth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eldridge.

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


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Where is the Eldreth family from?

You can see how Eldreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldreth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eldreth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Eldreth families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Eldreth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eldreth families in 1891.
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What did your Eldreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eldreth. 60% of Eldreth men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Eldreth women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eldreth were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eldreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldreth 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Eldreth. 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 279 military records available for the last name Eldreth. For the veterans among your Eldreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldreth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Eldreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eldreth in 1947 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eldreth 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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