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Elfervig Family History

Elfervig 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: Elfering, Fertig, Elfers, Elberg, Elderkin, Ferdig, Nervig, Elmer

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Where is the Elfervig family from?

You can see how Elfervig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfervig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elfervig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfervig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elfervig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfervig 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 20 census records available for the last name Elfervig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfervig 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Elfervig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Elfervig. For the veterans among your Elfervig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfervig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Elfervig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elfervig in 1969 was 75, and 23 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfervig 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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