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Elver Family History

Elver Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Alfher (Old English Ælfhere from ælf ‘elf’ + here ‘army’).

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


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Where is the Elver family from?

You can see how Elver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Elver families living in Alberta. This was about 30% of all the recorded Elver's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Elver families in 1911.
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What did your Elver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elver. 56% of Elver men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Tool Maker
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elver 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Elver. 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 143 military records available for the last name Elver. For the veterans among your Elver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elver lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Elver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elver in 1962 was 65, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elver 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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