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Elfvin Family History

Elfvin Name 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: Elvin, Lavin, Levin, Slavin, Glavin, Elkin, Melvin, Elfman, Flavin

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Elfvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfvin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Elfvin. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Elfvin. For the veterans among your Elfvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfvin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Elfvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elfvin in 1968 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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