Most of the elves who lived in Mirkwood under the rule of Thranduil were Avari. Although Thranduil himself was Sindarin (therefore also Legolas).
In answer to your other question, yes, Lake Cuivienen, where the elves awoke, was in the east of Middle Earth. While the Avari remained, the Eldar travelled west towards the coasts, from where they could sail to Aman/Valinor.
This is why the Sindar - who went on the Journey but didn't cross the sea, for various reasons - were still living in the west of Middle Earth, far from their original birthplace.
[ January 22, 2003: Message edited by: Lalaith ]
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