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Elvedge Family History

Elvedge 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: Elvidge, Elledge, Eledge, Sledge, Eldredge, Selvidge, Lodge, Ledger

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Where is the Elvedge family from?

You can see how Elvedge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvedge family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Elvedge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Elvedge families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elvedge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elvedge families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Elvedge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvedge 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elvedge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elvedge. For the veterans among your Elvedge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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