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Elvane Family History

Elvane 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: Lane, Elman, Eland, Delane, Evan, Evans, Selvage, Slane, Devane

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Where is the Elvane family from?

You can see how Elvane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvane family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Elvane family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elvane's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Elvane families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Elvane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvane 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Elvane. 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 13 military records available for the last name Elvane. For the veterans among your Elvane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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