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Elves Name Meaning

variant of Elwes .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Eaves, Elles, Alves, Eves, Elmes, Lees, Elias, Elmer, Ellen, Elsen

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Where is the Elves family from?

You can see how Elves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Elves families living in Manitoba. This was about 73% of all the recorded Elves's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Elves families in 1911.
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What did your Elves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Elves. 100% of Elves men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elves women worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Elves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elves 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Elves. 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 237 military records available for the last name Elves. For the veterans among your Elves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Elves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elves in 1966 was 87, and 49 in 1996.

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