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Ellwein Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements adal ‘noble’ + wini ‘friend’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Allwein, Esswein, Wein, Edwin, Ellen, Lein, Eglin, Uehlein, Bellin

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Where is the Ellwein family from?

You can see how Ellwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellwein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Ellwein families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ellwein's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ellwein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellwein. 28% of Ellwein men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Ellwein women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellwein were Manager and Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellwein 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Ellwein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Ellwein. For the veterans among your Ellwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellwein lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ellwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ellwein in 1944 was 37, and 88 in 2004.

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