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Elvery Family History

Elvery Surname Meaning

see Allfrey.

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


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Where is the Elvery family from?

You can see how Elvery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elvery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Elvery families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elvery's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Elvery families in 1891.
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What did your Elvery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elvery. 60% of Elvery men worked as a Farmworker and 75% of Elvery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elvery were Incapacitated and Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Farmworker
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Worker
    8%

What Elvery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elvery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvery 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Elvery. 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 124 military records available for the last name Elvery. For the veterans among your Elvery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvery lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Elvery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Elvery in 1971 was 92, and 70 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elvery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvery 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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