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Elverd Family History

Elverd 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: Ellerd, Elmer, Eller, Evers, Elder, Elford, Elter, Elpers, Elfers

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Where is the Elverd family from?

You can see how Elverd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elverd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elverd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Elverd families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Elverd's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Elverd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elverd 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 Elverd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elverd. 100% of Elverd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elverd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Elverd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elverd 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Elverd. 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 40 military records available for the last name Elverd. For the veterans among your Elverd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elverd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Elverd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elverd in 1965 was 84, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elverd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elverd 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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