This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Elevander family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Elevander Family History

Elevander 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: Levander, Alexander, Elander, Leander, Lavender, Lander, Leader

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Elevander family from?

You can see how Elevander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elevander family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elevander family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elevander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elevander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elevander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Elevander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Elevander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elevander census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Elevander

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Elevander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Elevander immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Elevander. For the veterans among your Elevander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Elevander military records

You've only scratched the surface of Elevander family history

Discover More

What is the average Elevander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elevander 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elevander

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Elevander family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial