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Effingham Family History

Effingham 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: Ellingham, Bellingham, Ingham, Bingham, Newingham, Allingham

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Where is the Effingham family from?

You can see how Effingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Effingham families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Effingham families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Effingham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Effingham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effingham 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 Effingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Effingham. 50% of Effingham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Effingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effingham 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Effingham. 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 249 military records available for the last name Effingham. For the veterans among your Effingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effingham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Effingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Effingham in 1964 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Effingham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effingham 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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