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Elswoth Family History

Elswoth Surname 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: Elsworth, Ellsworth, Elliott, Elson, Helseth, Elston, Eltzroth

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Where is the Elswoth family from?

You can see how Elswoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elswoth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elswoth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elswoth family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Elswoth's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Elswoth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Elswoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elswoth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elswoth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Elswoth. For the veterans among your Elswoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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