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Elseffer Family History

Elseffer 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: Elsesser, Elsasser, Pfeffer, Ellender, Loeffler, Leffert, Elsner

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Where is the Elseffer family from?

You can see how Elseffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elseffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elseffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elseffer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elseffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elseffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elseffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Elseffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elseffer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Elseffer. 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 42 military records available for the last name Elseffer. For the veterans among your Elseffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elseffer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Elseffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elseffer in 1974 was 83, and 97 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elseffer 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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