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Effross Family History

Effross 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: Jeffress, Effron, Fross, Ross, Cross, Gross, Foss, Bross, Frost

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Where is the Effross family from?

You can see how Effross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effross family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Effross families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Effross's in USA. New York had the highest population of Effross families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Effross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effross 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Effross. 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 27 military records available for the last name Effross. For the veterans among your Effross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effross lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Effross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Effross in 1967 was 83, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effross 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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