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Effers Family History

Effers Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peffers, Elfers, Leffers, Jeffers, Evers, Offer, Leffert, Elpers

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Where is the Effers family from?

You can see how Effers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Effers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Effers family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Effers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Effers families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Effers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effers 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Effers. 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 40 military records available for the last name Effers. For the veterans among your Effers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Effers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Effers in 1973 was 77, and 30 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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