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Elowson Family History

Elowson Name 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: Elofson, Elson, Clawson, Glawson, Dowson, Lawson, Closson, Elison

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Where is the Elowson family from?

You can see how Elowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elowson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elowson family living in Oklahoma. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elowson's in USA. Oklahoma and 2 other states had the highest population of Elowson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elowson 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 Elowson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elowson. 50% of Elowson women worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Elowson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Elowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elowson 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Elowson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Elowson. For the veterans among your Elowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elowson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Elowson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elowson in 1967 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

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