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Elfont Family History

Elfont 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: Elton, Elson, Eldon, Elford, Font, Belmont, Delmont, Lafont, Elbon

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Where is the Elfont family from?

You can see how Elfont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfont family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Elfont families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elfont's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elfont families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Elfont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfont 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 Elfont. 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 38 military records available for the last name Elfont. For the veterans among your Elfont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfont lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Elfont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elfont in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfont 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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