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Ellwell Family History

Ellwell Name 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: Elwell, Helliwell, Colwell, Ewell, Olwell, Lowell, Ellwein, Clewell

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Where is the Ellwell family from?

You can see how Ellwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Ellwell families living in Vermont. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ellwell's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Ellwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellwell 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 Ellwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellwell. 56% of Ellwell men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Ellwell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ellwell were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ellwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellwell 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Ellwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Ellwell. For the veterans among your Ellwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellwell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Ellwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ellwell in 1951 was 62, and 86 in 2002.

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