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Elwers Family History

Elwers 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: Elpers, Elfers, Ellers, Elbers, Elders, Ewers, Elmer, Elwell, Eller

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Where is the Elwers family from?

You can see how Elwers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elwers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Elwers families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elwers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elwers families in 1891.
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What did your Elwers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elwers. 100% of Elwers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Elwers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwers 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Elwers. 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 70 military records available for the last name Elwers. For the veterans among your Elwers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwers lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Elwers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Elwers in 1979 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elwers 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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