History of your Surname
Get access to Elphe family records.Start a free trial

Elphe Family History

Elphe 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: Delph, Espe, Elbe, Alpha, Elzie, Empie, Belshe, Else, Epple, Esche

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Elphe family from?

You can see how Elphe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elphe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elphe family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Elphe's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Elphe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elphe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Elphe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elphe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Elphe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Elphe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elphe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Elphe

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Elphe. 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.

View all Elphe immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Elphe. For the veterans among your Elphe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Elphe military records

You've only scratched the surface of Elphe family history

Discover More

What is the average Elphe lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Elphe family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Elphe last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial