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Eloshway Family History

Eloshway 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: Lashway, Longway, Bushway, Lonsway, Foshay, Conway, Joshua, Alloway

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Where is the Eloshway family from?

You can see how Eloshway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eloshway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eloshway families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eloshway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eloshway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eloshway 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 9 census records available for the last name Eloshway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eloshway 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Eloshway. 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 28 military records available for the last name Eloshway. For the veterans among your Eloshway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eloshway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Eloshway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Eloshway in 1966 was 75, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eloshway 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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