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Elwick Family History

Elwick Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Elwick in Belford (Northumbria) or in Hart (Durham).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elwick family from?

You can see how Elwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Elwick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Elwick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elwick families in 1891.
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What did your Elwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elwick. 72% of Elwick men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Elwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elwick were Joiner and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Joiner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Clerk (bank)
    3%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwick 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Elwick. 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 351 military records available for the last name Elwick. For the veterans among your Elwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elwick in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elwick 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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