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Elvis Family History

Elvis Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Elwes from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Heluïs Heloïs from ancient Germanic Heilwidis Helewidis.

This name is derived from elements meaning ‘safe healthy’ + perhaps ‘wood’ or ‘bind in fealty’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elvis family from?

You can see how Elvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elvis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Elvis families living in Warwickshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Elvis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Elvis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elvis 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 Elvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elvis. 100% of Elvis men worked as a Postman and 83% of Elvis 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

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvis 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Elvis. 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 379 military records available for the last name Elvis. For the veterans among your Elvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Elvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elvis in 1950 was 66, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvis 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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