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Elward Name Meaning

English: variant of Aylward. In the British Isles the name is found chiefly in Wales, particularly Cardiff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Alward, Bellard, Elwood, Edward, Ellard, Howard, Elford, Allard

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Elward Family Origin

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Elward Family Occupations

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    40%

  • Boarding House Keeper

    10%

  • Brass Labourer

    10%

  • Coal Miner

    10%

In 1881, Agricultural Labourer, Boarding House Keeper and Brass Labourer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Elward. The most common Elward occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 40% of Elward's were Agricultural Labourers. A less common occupation for the Elward family was Coal Miner.

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Elward Historical Records

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Elward Life Expectancy

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