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Elwine Family History

Elwine Surname Meaning

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Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Elwine family from?

You can see how Elwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elwine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Elwine families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Elwine's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elwine families in 1891.
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What did your Elwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elwine. 100% of Elwine 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 438 census records available for the last name Elwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwine 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Elwine. 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 31 military records available for the last name Elwine. For the veterans among your Elwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwine lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Elwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elwine in 1973 was 77, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elwine 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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