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Elvish Family History

Elvish Surname Meaning

see Elves.

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


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Where is the Elvish family from?

You can see how Elvish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Elvish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Elvish families living in Essex. This was about 59% of all the recorded Elvish's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Elvish families in 1891.
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What did your Elvish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elvish. 100% of Elvish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elvish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elvish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvish 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Elvish. 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 60 military records available for the last name Elvish. For the veterans among your Elvish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvish lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elvish

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