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Elifton Family History

Elifton 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: Lifton, Clifton, Linton, Elton, Elston, Clinton, Litton, Liston

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Where is the Elifton family from?

You can see how Elifton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elifton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Elifton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Elifton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elifton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elifton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Elifton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elifton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Elifton. 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 Elifton. For the veterans among your Elifton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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