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Elwin Family History

Elwin Surname Meaning

see Alwin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elwin family from?

You can see how Elwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Elwin families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Elwin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elwin families in 1891.
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What did your Elwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elwin. 56% of Elwin men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Elwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elwin were G W Railway Fireman (heavy Work and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Motor Driver
    23%
  • G W Railway Fireman (heavy Work
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Elwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elwin. 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 851 military records available for the last name Elwin. For the veterans among your Elwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elwin in 1966 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elwin 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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