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Elwardt Family History

Elwardt 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: Alwardt, Elward, Edward, Ewart, Elgart, Elhard, Elardo, Alward

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Where is the Elwardt family from?

You can see how Elwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elwardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elwardt family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Elwardt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Elwardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elwardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elwardt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elwardt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Elwardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwardt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Elwardt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Elwardt. For the veterans among your Elwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwardt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Elwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Elwardt in 1954 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

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