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Elvin Family History

Elvin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Alwin Elwin Old English Ælfwine (from ælf ‘elf’ + wine ‘friend’).

or Æthelwine (from æthel ‘noble’ + wine ‘friend’).

See also Alwin and Alvey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elvin family from?

You can see how Elvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 31 Elvin families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Elvin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elvin families in 1911.
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What did your Elvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Elvin. 30% of Elvin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elvin women worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Elvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elvin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Elvin. For the veterans among your Elvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Elvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Elvin in 1953 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvin 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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