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Elverston Family History

Elverston 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: Yelverton, Everton, Alverson, Elberson, Helveston, Everson, Ellerson

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Where is the Elverston family from?

You can see how Elverston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elverston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Elverston families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Elverston's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Elverston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elverston 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 Elverston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Hairdresser (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elverston. 100% of Elverston men worked as a Gents Hairdresser (master) and 100% of Elverston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gents Hairdresser (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elverston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Elverston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elverston 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Elverston. 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 24 military records available for the last name Elverston. For the veterans among your Elverston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elverston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Elverston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elverston in 1973 was 63, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elverston 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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