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Elvord Family History

Elvord 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: Elford, Alvord, Lord, Telford, Elwood, Welford, Elrod, Alford

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Where is the Elvord family from?

You can see how Elvord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvord family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elvord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elvord family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elvord's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elvord families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elvord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Elvord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvord 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elvord. 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 40 military records available for the last name Elvord. For the veterans among your Elvord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvord lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Elvord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elvord in 1974 was 47, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvord 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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