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Elweel Family History

Elweel 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: Elwell, Ewell, Olwell, Elbel, Lee, Engel, Peel, Cleek, Lees, Oswell

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Where is the Elweel family from?

You can see how Elweel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elweel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Elweel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Elweel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Elweel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elweel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Elweel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elweel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elweel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elweel. For the veterans among your Elweel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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