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Origins of the Elven surname

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About the Elvens

We have a total number of 1074 records for people with the last name Elven.

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Where do most Elvens live?

In 1921, most Elvens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Elvens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 977 records for the Elven surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Elvens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Elvens.

What are the most common Elven first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Elven family members

Common jobs for Elvens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Elvens in 1921
Restaurant Assistant

5

Housekeeper

3

Silk Weaver

3

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3

At School

2

Common Male occupations for Elvens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

13

Carriers Clerk

4

Farm Servant

4

Porter

4

Carpenter

3

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