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Elvin Family History

Elvin Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Alwin Elwin Old English Ælfwine (from ælf ‘elf’ + wine ‘friend’) or Æthelwine (from æthel ‘noble’ + wine ‘friend’). See also Alwin and Alvey .

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


Similar surnames: Ervin, Ellin, Elin, Savin, Melvin, Elkin, Belvin, Eakin, Alvin, Ellen

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Where is the Elvin family from?

You can see how Elvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Elvin families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elvin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elvin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elvin. 24% of Elvin men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Elvin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elvin were Salesman 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 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Elvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elvin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Elvin. For the veterans among your Elvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Elvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Elvin in 1953 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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