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Elwett Family History

Elwett 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: Ellett, Rowett, Elwell, Flett, Emmett, Blewett, Jewett, Swett, Lett

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Where is the Elwett family from?

You can see how Elwett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Elwett family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Elwett's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Elwett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Elwett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elwett. 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 Elwett. For the veterans among your Elwett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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