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Elwen Family History

Elwen Surname Meaning

see Alwin and compare Elwin.

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


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Where is the Elwen family from?

You can see how Elwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Elwen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Elwen families living in Durham. This was about 46% of all the recorded Elwen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elwen 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 Elwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy mixed Yarmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elwen. 100% of Elwen men worked as a Dairy mixed Yarmer and 85% of Elwen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy mixed Yarmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

What Elwen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Elwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwen 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Elwen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Elwen. For the veterans among your Elwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Elwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Elwen in 1972 was 86, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elwen 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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