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Elevy Family History

Elevy 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: Levy, Eley, Eleby, Ley, Kley, Iley, Kleve, Exley, Leva, Cleve

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Where is the Elevy family from?

You can see how Elevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elevy family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Elevy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elevy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elevy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elevy 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 43 census records available for the last name Elevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elevy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Elevy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Elevy. For the veterans among your Elevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elevy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Elevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elevy in 1979 was 58, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elevy 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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