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Effie Family History

Effie 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: Erie, Elzie, Empie, Edie, Eddie, Eadie, Duffie, Geffre, Ednie, Coffie

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Where is the Effie family from?

You can see how Effie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Effie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Effie families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Effie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Effie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effie 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 Effie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Effie. 100% of Effie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Effie women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Effie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Effie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effie 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Effie. 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 119 military records available for the last name Effie. For the veterans among your Effie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Effie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Effie in 1965 was 63, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Effie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effie 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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