This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Efferth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Efferth Family History

Efferth 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: Effertz, Leffert, Eifert, Meffert, Geffert, Lefferts, Eiffert

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Efferth family from?

You can see how Efferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efferth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Efferth family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Efferth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Efferth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Efferth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Efferth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Efferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efferth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Efferth

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Efferth. 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.

View all Efferth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Efferth. For the veterans among your Efferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Efferth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Efferth family history

Discover More

What is the average Efferth lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Efferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Efferth in 1980 was 66, and 73 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Efferth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Efferth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Efferth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial