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Ellwing Family History

Ellwing 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: Elling, Helling, Etling, Welling, Melling, Alling, Emling, Telling

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Where is the Ellwing family from?

You can see how Ellwing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellwing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ellwing family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ellwing's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ellwing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellwing 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 50 census records available for the last name Ellwing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellwing 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ellwing. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ellwing. For the veterans among your Ellwing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellwing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Ellwing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ellwing in 1967 was 77, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellwing 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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