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Elfeldt Family History

Elfeldt 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: Hofeldt, Affeldt, Seefeldt, Rehfeldt, Feldt, Neufeldt, Elwell, Feld

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Where is the Elfeldt family from?

You can see how Elfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Elfeldt families living in Nebraska. This was about 68% of all the recorded Elfeldt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Elfeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Elfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfeldt 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Elfeldt. 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 90 military records available for the last name Elfeldt. For the veterans among your Elfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfeldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elfeldt in 1967 was 80, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfeldt 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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