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Elfmann Family History

Elfmann 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: Elfman, Ehmann, Elman, Ehrmann, Altmann, Zellmann, Hellmann, Feldmann

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Where is the Elfmann family from?

You can see how Elfmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elfmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elfmann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elfmann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Elfmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfmann 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Elfmann. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elfmann. For the veterans among your Elfmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elfmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elfmann in 1963 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfmann 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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