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Elwyn Family History

Elwyn Surname Meaning

see Alwin and compare Elwin.

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


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Where is the Elwyn family from?

You can see how Elwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elwyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Elwyn families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Elwyn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elwyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elwyn 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 Elwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elwyn. 27% of Elwyn men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Elwyn women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elwyn were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Elwyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwyn 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Elwyn. 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 626 military records available for the last name Elwyn. For the veterans among your Elwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwyn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Elwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elwyn in 1955 was 44, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elwyn 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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