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Elvira Name Meaning

Spanish Portuguese Galician Catalan and Italian: from the female personal name Elvira of ancient Germanic origin composed of the Gothic elements gails ‘happy’ or ‘spear’ and wêrs ‘true’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rovira, Lira, Elia, Evora, Olvera, Elvin, Taira, Oliva, Elias, Elmer

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Where is the Elvira family from?

You can see how Elvira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvira family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Elvira families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Elvira families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elvira's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Elvira families in 1880.
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What did your Elvira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elvira. 100% of Elvira men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elvira women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elvira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvira 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Elvira. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Elvira. For the veterans among your Elvira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvira lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Elvira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elvira in 1976 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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