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Elwiss Family History

Elwiss Surname Meaning

see Elwes.

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


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Where is the Elwiss family from?

You can see how Elwiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Elwiss families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Elwiss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elwiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elwiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elwiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elwiss. 100% of Elwiss 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 879 census records available for the last name Elwiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwiss 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Elwiss. 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 22 military records available for the last name Elwiss. For the veterans among your Elwiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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