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Elverson Family History

Elverson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Alfher (Old English Ælfhere) + -son; compare Elver.

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


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Where is the Elverson family from?

You can see how Elverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elverson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Elverson families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Elverson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Elverson families in 1911.
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What did your Elverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elverson. 25% of Elverson men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Elverson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elverson were Painter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Elverson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elverson 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Elverson. 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 275 military records available for the last name Elverson. For the veterans among your Elverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elverson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elverson in 1962 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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