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Elphingstone Family History

Elphingstone 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: Livingstone, Ellington, Livingston, Hingston, Elkington, Elvington

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Where is the Elphingstone family from?

You can see how Elphingstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elphingstone family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elphingstone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Elphingstone families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elphingstone's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Elphingstone families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elphingstone 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 102 census records available for the last name Elphingstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elphingstone 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Elphingstone. 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 13 military records available for the last name Elphingstone. For the veterans among your Elphingstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elphingstone lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Elphingstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Elphingstone in 1968 was 98, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elphingstone 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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