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Effe Family History

Effe 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: Offen, Erie, Ege, Neff, Reff, Eve, Eade, Eike, Offer, Fee

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Where is the Effe family from?

You can see how Effe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Effe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Effe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Effe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Effe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effe 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 Effe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Effe. 50% of Effe men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Effe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effe 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Effe. 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 39 military records available for the last name Effe. For the veterans among your Effe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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