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Efferson Family History

Efferson Surname Meaning

Altered form of Epperson a surname of French and possibly also Scottish Irish or English origin.

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


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Where is the Efferson family from?

You can see how Efferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efferson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Efferson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Efferson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Efferson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Efferson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Efferson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Efferson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Efferson. 27% of Efferson men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Efferson women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Efferson were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Efferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efferson 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Efferson. 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 441 military records available for the last name Efferson. For the veterans among your Efferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efferson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Efferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Efferson in 1958 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Efferson 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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