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Effen Family History

Effen 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, Geffen, Eden, Ellen, Eisen, Elsen, Eggen, Engen, Efron, Offer

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Where is the Effen family from?

You can see how Effen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Effen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Effen families living in Missouri. This was about 89% of all the recorded Effen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Effen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effen 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 Effen ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Effen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Effen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Effen. 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 70 military records available for the last name Effen. For the veterans among your Effen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Effen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Effen in 1984 was 38, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Effen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effen 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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