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Elewa Family History

Elewa 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: Plewa, Melena, Lew, Leva, Ellena, Gleba, Olea, Sliwa, Enea, Elia

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Where is the Elewa family from?

You can see how Elewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elewa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elewa family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Elewa's in USA. California had the highest population of Elewa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elewa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Elewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elewa 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elewa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elewa. For the veterans among your Elewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elewa lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Elewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elewa in 1982 was 20, and 51 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elewa 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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