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Elpinstone Family History

Elpinstone 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, Elkington, Pistone, Elvington, Lidstone, Elliston, Linton

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Where is the Elpinstone family from?

You can see how Elpinstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpinstone family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Elpinstone families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Elpinstone family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elpinstone's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Elpinstone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Elpinstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpinstone 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elpinstone. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elpinstone. For the veterans among your Elpinstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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