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Efferts Family History

Efferts 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, Lefferts, Leffert, Peffers, Elfers, Ulferts, Eifert, Meffert

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Where is the Efferts family from?

You can see how Efferts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efferts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Efferts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Efferts family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Efferts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Efferts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Efferts 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 148 census records available for the last name Efferts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efferts 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Efferts. 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 25 military records available for the last name Efferts. For the veterans among your Efferts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efferts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Efferts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Efferts in 1968 was 83, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Efferts 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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