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Ellwart Family History

Ellwart Surname 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: Ewart, Elgart, Elward, Ellert, Allwardt, Ellard, Elliott, Stewart

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Where is the Ellwart family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellwart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ellwart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellwart. 50% of Ellwart men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Ellwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellwart 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ellwart. 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 62 military records available for the last name Ellwart. For the veterans among your Ellwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellwart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ellwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ellwart in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellwart ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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