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Efird Family History

Efird Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Efford or perhaps of German Effert or of its variant Evert. This name is most common in NC.

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


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Where is the Efird family from?

You can see how Efird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efird family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Efird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Efird family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Efird's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Efird families in 1861.
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What did your Efird ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Efird. 28% of Efird men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Efird women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Efird were Salesman and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Knitter
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Topper
    11%
  • Looper
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Efird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efird 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Efird. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Efird. For the veterans among your Efird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efird lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Efird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Efird in 1948 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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