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Elva Family History

Elva 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: Selva, Elia, Elza, Eva, Alva, Delva, Ela, Oliva, Elias, Vela

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Where is the Elva family from?

You can see how Elva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elva family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Elva families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elva's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elva families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Elva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elva 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Elva. 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 38 military records available for the last name Elva. For the veterans among your Elva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elva lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Elva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elva in 1986 was 37, and 49 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elva 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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