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Elwer Family History

Elwer 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: Elmer, Eller, Elder, Ewer, Elter, Elzer, Elser, Geller, Flower

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Where is the Elwer family from?

You can see how Elwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Elwer families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Elwer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elwer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elwer. 55% of Elwer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Elwer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elwer were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Elwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwer 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Elwer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Elwer. For the veterans among your Elwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elwer in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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