Elwes Family History

Elwes Surname Meaning

From the Middle English and Old French female personal name Heluïs Heloïs, it originates from Continental Germanic Heilwidis Helewidis.

This name itself is derived from elements meaning ‘safe’ and ‘healthy’.

Additionally, it may also carry connotations of ‘wood’ or the phrase ‘bind in fealty’.

The evolution of the name reflects the blending of cultural influences across languages.

The significance of such names often lies in their historical and linguistic heritage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Elles, Elmes, Lees, Elias, Elmer, Ellen, Elwell, Elsen, Mewes, Eller

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754	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Elwes family from?

You can see how Elwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elwes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Elwes families living in Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Elwes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Elwes families in 1891.

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What did your Elwes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elwes. 50% of Elwes men worked as an Agricultural labourer and 54% of Elwes women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elwes were Retired and Housework.

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Agricultural labourer

50%

Retired

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

54%

Private means

34%

Unpaid domestic

Housework

What Elwes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Elwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 754 immigration records available for the last name Elwes. 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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Military Records

There are 386 military records available for the last name Elwes. For the veterans among your Elwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Elwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elwes in 1959 was 53, and 90 in 2003.

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Elwes Surname Meaning

From the Middle English and Old French female personal name Heluïs Heloïs, it originates from Continental Germanic Heilwidis Helewidis.

This name itself is derived from elements meaning ‘safe’ and ‘healthy’.

Additionally, it may also carry connotations of ‘wood’ or the phrase ‘bind in fealty’.

The evolution of the name reflects the blending of cultural influences across languages.

The significance of such names often lies in their historical and linguistic heritage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Elwes family from?

What did your Elwes ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Agricultural labourer

50%

Retired

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

54%

Private means

34%

Unpaid domestic

Housework

What Elwes family records will you find?

What is the average Elwes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Elwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elwes in 1959 was 53, and 90 in 2003.

Elwes Family History

Elwes Surname Meaning

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Elwes Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Elwes

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Where is the Elwes family from?

What did your Elwes ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Elwes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Elwes lifespan?

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