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Elwitt Family History

Elwitt 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: Elliott, Hewitt, Litt, Plitt, Witt, De Witt, Fluitt, Elliot, Howitt

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Elwitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwitt 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 Elwitt. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Elwitt. For the veterans among your Elwitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Elwitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elwitt in 1964 was 77, and 96 in 1997.

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