Elwell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Elwell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Elwell family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 57
Labourer 15
Coal Miner 7
Stone Mason Daughter 6
Brass Founder 6
Blacksmith 5
Dress Maker 5
Nailer 5
Stone Mason Son 5
Stone Miner 5
House Servant 4
Boiler Maker 4
Servant 4
At Home 4
Boatman 4
Annuitant 3
Chain Maker 3
Gardener 3
Miner 3
Nail Maker 3
Pauper 3
Lock Smith 3
Butcher 2
Clerk 2
Ag Labourer 2

Elwell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Elwell 100% 6,641
2 Lowell 67% 3,518
3 Lewell 67% 2,079
4 Ellwell 86% 296
5 Alwell 83% 148
6 Elwill 83% 115
7 Lawell 67% 103

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The surname Elwell is the most popular version of all its varients

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