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Elward Family History

Elward Surname Meaning

English (Glamorgan): variant of Aylward or Alward.

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


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Where is the Elward family from?

You can see how Elward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Elward families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elward's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Elward families in 1911.
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What did your Elward ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elward. 40% of Elward men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Elward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elward 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Elward. 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 679 military records available for the last name Elward. For the veterans among your Elward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elward lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Elward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elward in 1951 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elward 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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