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Efaw Family History

Efaw Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is concentrated in WV and OH.

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


Similar surnames: Faw, Maw, Pfab, Ela, Daw, Fay, Haw, Pfau, Eick, Rew

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Where is the Efaw family from?

You can see how Efaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Efaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Efaw families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Efaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Efaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Efaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Efaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Efaw. 30% of Efaw men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Efaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Efaw were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Efaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efaw 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Efaw. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 589 military records available for the last name Efaw. For the veterans among your Efaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efaw lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Efaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Efaw in 1946 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

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