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Elward, surname and origin

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Elward, surname and origin

Posted: 17 Mar 2004 9:20AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 21 Jul 2004 2:41AM GMT
Surnames: Elward, Ellward, Alward
My research has led so far to the following conclusions on these two issues.
The Elward surname is of ancient Saxon origin, and is derived from the first name Agilwardus, which became Aylward, Alward, Elward, Ellward, all different spellings. The name is thus found in England and Ireland (imported with the Saxons) and in Northern Germany, especially the coastal area; Hamburg, Lubeck, Mecklenburg, Danzig, Westpreussen. From both areas (Anglo-Saxon and German) persons with this name emigrated to Canada and the US.
My own branch emigrated from the Hamburg-area to Amsterdam, Holland around 1750. I'm interested in others whose Elward-ancestors originate from these parts.
SubjectAuthorDate Posted
Ronald_VanBur... 17 Mar 2004 4:20PM GMT 
Julie 14 Sep 2005 1:57PM GMT 
elward11 21 Jan 2008 12:44PM GMT 
aedhelweard 17 Jan 2011 7:33PM GMT 
RonaldDale100 25 Jan 2011 4:33AM GMT 
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