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Elvins Family History

Elvins Surname Meaning

variant of Elvin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Elvins family from?

You can see how Elvins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elvins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Elvins families living in Warwickshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Elvins's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Elvins families in 1891.
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What did your Elvins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elvins. 24% of Elvins men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Elvins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elvins were Fruit Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Building Contractor
    24%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Fruit Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Elvins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvins 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Elvins. 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 392 military records available for the last name Elvins. For the veterans among your Elvins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Elvins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elvins in 1961 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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