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Elwand Family History

Elwand 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: Eland, Elward, Land, Ewald, Bland, Wand, Edward, Elman, Ulland

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Where is the Elwand family from?

You can see how Elwand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Elwand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Elwand families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elwand's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elwand families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Elwand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwand 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elwand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elwand. For the veterans among your Elwand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elwand

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