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Eleves Family History

Eleves Surname 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: Lever, Leven, Lees, Klever, Nieves, Kleve, Levis, Cleve, Levee, Neves

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Where is the Eleves family from?

You can see how Eleves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Eleves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eleves family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eleves's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Eleves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Eleves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleves 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Eleves. 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 24 military records available for the last name Eleves. For the veterans among your Eleves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleves lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Eleves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eleves in 1993 was 69, and 61 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleves ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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