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Elvie Family History

Elvie 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: Elzie, Elvin, Elie, Helvie, Erie, Eve, Elvidge, Elkin, Lie, Elbe

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Where is the Elvie family from?

You can see how Elvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Elvie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Elvie family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elvie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elvie families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Elvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvie 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Elvie. 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 Elvie. For the veterans among your Elvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvie 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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