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Elvig Family History

Elvig 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: Selvig, Helvig, Elvin, Ellig, Elvidge, Elkin, Melvin, Selig, Ellis

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Where is the Elvig family from?

You can see how Elvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elvig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Elvig families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Elvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Elvig families in 1880.
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What did your Elvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elvig. 100% of Elvig women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Elvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Elvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvig 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Elvig. 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 61 military records available for the last name Elvig. For the veterans among your Elvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvig lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Elvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elvig in 1959 was 62, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvig 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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