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Elvey Family History

Elvey Surname Meaning

see Elvy.

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


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Where is the Elvey family from?

You can see how Elvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elvey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Elvey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Elvey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Elvey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elvey. 54% of Elvey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Elvey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elvey were Engineer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Sign Painter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Engineer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Elvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Elvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvey 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Elvey. 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 521 military records available for the last name Elvey. For the veterans among your Elvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Elvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elvey in 1964 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvey 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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