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Ellefson Family History

Ellefson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Ellefsen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ellefson family from?

You can see how Ellefson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellefson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ellefson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ellefson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ellefson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ellefson families in 1891.
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What did your Ellefson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Production Effeciency Engin was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ellefson. 100% of Ellefson men worked as a Production Effeciency Engin.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Production Effeciency Engin
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 677 immigration records available for the last name Ellefson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ellefson. For the veterans among your Ellefson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellefson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ellefson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ellefson in 1953 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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