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Elvert Family History

Elvert 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: Elbert, Ellert, Evert, Elert, Albert, Elmer, Eller, Ebbert, Egert

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Where is the Elvert family from?

You can see how Elvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elvert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Elvert families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Elvert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elvert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elvert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elvert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elvert. 43% of Elvert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elvert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elvert were Machinist and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvert 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Elvert. 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 273 military records available for the last name Elvert. For the veterans among your Elvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Elvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elvert in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvert 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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