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Elderdice Family History

Elderdice 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: Alderdice, Kenderdine, Elderkin, Roderick, Elder, Derrick, Esterline

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Where is the Elderdice family from?

You can see how Elderdice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elderdice family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elderdice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Elderdice families living in Maryland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Elderdice's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Elderdice families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elderdice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elderdice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elderdice. 100% of Elderdice men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Elderdice women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Elderdice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Elderdice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elderdice 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Elderdice. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Elderdice. For the veterans among your Elderdice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elderdice lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Elderdice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elderdice in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 1998.

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