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Elwart Family History

Elwart Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of agil ‘point edge (of a sword)’ or adal ‘noble’ + wart ‘watchman’.

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


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Where is the Elwart family from?

You can see how Elwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elwart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Elwart families living in Glamorgan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Elwart's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Elwart families in 1891.
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What did your Elwart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elwart. 31% of Elwart men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Elwart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elwart were Watchman and New Worker.

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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
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Clipper
    16%
  • Watchman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Elwart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Elwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwart 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Elwart. 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 178 military records available for the last name Elwart. For the veterans among your Elwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elwart in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elwart 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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