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Elwis Family History

Elwis Name Meaning

see Elwes .

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


Similar surnames: Ellis, Lewis, Melis, Lis, Elias, Allis, Edwin, Lois, Mellis, Dellis

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Where is the Elwis family from?

You can see how Elwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elwis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Elwis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Elwis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elwis families in 1891.
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What did your Elwis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elwis. 88% of Elwis 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
    88%
  • Household Duties
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwis 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Elwis. 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 51 military records available for the last name Elwis. For the veterans among your Elwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwis lifespan?

Average Elwis life expectancy in 1968 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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