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Efland Family History

Efland 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: Eland, Erland, Eiland, Egland, Boland, Land, Newland, Bland, Ryland

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Where is the Efland family from?

You can see how Efland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Efland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Efland families living in North Carolina. This was about 19% of all the recorded Efland's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Efland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Efland 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 Efland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Efland. 60% of Efland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Efland women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Owner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Efland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Efland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efland 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Efland. 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 114 military records available for the last name Efland. For the veterans among your Efland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Efland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Efland in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Efland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Efland 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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