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Elwess Family History

Elwess Name Meaning

see Elwes .

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


Similar surnames: Elwell, Gless, Elpers, Elfers, Pless, Ellers, Elsass, Less, Kless

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Where is the Elwess family from?

You can see how Elwess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elwess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Elwess families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Elwess's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elwess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elwess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elwess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elwess. 100% of Elwess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elwess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwess 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Elwess. 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 78 military records available for the last name Elwess. For the veterans among your Elwess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elwess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elwess in 1967 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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