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Elafson Family History

Elafson 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: Elofson, Olafson, Elson, Clayson, Gladson, Glasson, Evanson, Clawson

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Where is the Elafson family from?

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

There are 81 census records available for the last name Elafson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elafson 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Elafson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elafson. For the veterans among your Elafson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elafson lifespan?

Average Elafson life expectancy in 1969 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elafson 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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