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Elphingston Family History

Elphingston 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: Ellington, Livingston, Hingston, Elkington, Elvington, Ethington

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Where is the Elphingston family from?

You can see how Elphingston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elphingston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elphingston families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Elphingston family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elphingston's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Elphingston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elphingston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Elphingston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elphingston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elphingston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elphingston. For the veterans among your Elphingston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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