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Elphiston Family History

Elphiston 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: Elliston, Whiston, Elston, Liston, Alliston, Edmiston, Elison

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Where is the Elphiston family from?

You can see how Elphiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elphiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Elphiston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Elphiston families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elphiston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Elphiston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elphiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Elphiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elphiston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Elphiston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elphiston. For the veterans among your Elphiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elphiston lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elphiston

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