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Elvick Family History

Elvick 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: Ellick, Elrick, Elick, Evick, Blick, Lovick, Levick, Sellick, Zelnick

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Where is the Elvick family from?

You can see how Elvick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elvick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Elvick family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elvick's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Elvick families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elvick 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 Elvick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elvick. 100% of Elvick men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Elvick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Elvick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvick 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Elvick. 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 19 military records available for the last name Elvick. For the veterans among your Elvick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Elvick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elvick in 1959 was 64, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elvick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvick 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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