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Elphinstone Family History

Elphinstone Surname Meaning

from Elphinstone in Tranent (Midlothian).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elphinstone family from?

You can see how Elphinstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elphinstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elphinstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Elphinstone families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Elphinstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elphinstone families in 1891.
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What did your Elphinstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elphinstone. 100% of Elphinstone men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Elphinstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    21%
  • House Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elphinstone. 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 535 military records available for the last name Elphinstone. For the veterans among your Elphinstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elphinstone lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Elphinstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elphinstone in 1964 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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