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Elves Family History

Elves Surname Meaning

variant of Elwes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elves family from?

You can see how Elves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Elves families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Elves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elves families in 1891.
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What did your Elves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elves. 60% of Elves men worked as a Dock Labourer and 83% of Elves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elves were House Porter and Unpaid Household 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

  • Dock Labourer
    60%
  • House Porter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Elves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elves 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Elves. 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 237 military records available for the last name Elves. For the veterans among your Elves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Elves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elves in 1966 was 87, and 49 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elves 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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