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Elwang Family History

Elwang 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: Wang, Liang, Lang, Hwang, Elman, Eland, Klang, Ewing, Elting, Elling

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Where is the Elwang family from?

You can see how Elwang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elwang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elwang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Elwang families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elwang's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elwang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elwang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elwang ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elwang ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Elwang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elwang 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Elwang. 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 24 military records available for the last name Elwang. For the veterans among your Elwang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elwang lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Elwang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Elwang in 1969 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

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