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Elniff Family History

Elniff 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: Elliff, Aliff, Cliff, Oliff, Mcniff, Iliff, Caniff, Liff, Olliff

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Where is the Elniff family from?

You can see how Elniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elniff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elniff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elniff families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Elniff's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Elniff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elniff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elniff. 100% of Elniff men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Elniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Elniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elniff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Elniff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Elniff. For the veterans among your Elniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elniff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Elniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Elniff in 1968 was 95, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elniff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elniff 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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