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Elven Family History

Elven Surname Meaning

see Elvin.

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


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Where is the Elven family from?

You can see how Elven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Elven families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Elven's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Elven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elven 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 Elven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elven. 42% of Elven men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

What Elven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elven 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Elven. 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 178 military records available for the last name Elven. For the veterans among your Elven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elven lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Elven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elven in 1967 was 79, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elven 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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