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Elveston Family History

Elveston 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: Helveston, Elston, Yelverton, Leston, Everton, Elliston, Egleston

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Where is the Elveston family from?

You can see how Elveston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elveston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elveston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Elveston families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elveston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elveston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Elveston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elveston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elveston. 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 8 military records available for the last name Elveston. For the veterans among your Elveston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elveston lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Elveston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elveston in 1992 was 83, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elveston 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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