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Ellwel Family History

Ellwel 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: Ellen, Hellweg, Elwell, Eller, Ellner, Ellwein, Elbel, Elles, Elley

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Where is the Ellwel family from?

You can see how Ellwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellwel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ellwel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ellwel family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellwel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ellwel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellwel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ellwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellwel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ellwel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ellwel. For the veterans among your Ellwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellwel lifespan?

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