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Elphant Family History

Elphant 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: Oliphant, Plant, Levant, Elman, Eland, Dechant, Merchant, Kiphart

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Where is the Elphant family from?

You can see how Elphant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elphant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elphant families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Elphant family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Elphant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elphant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elphant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Elphant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elphant 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Elphant. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Elphant. For the veterans among your Elphant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elphant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Elphant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elphant in 1968 was 75, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elphant 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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