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Effland Family History

Effland Surname Meaning

German: variant of Iffland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Effland family from?

You can see how Effland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Effland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Effland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Effland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Effland families in 1891.
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What did your Effland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Effland. 56% of Effland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Effland women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Effland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Effland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effland 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Effland. 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 153 military records available for the last name Effland. For the veterans among your Effland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Effland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Effland in 1962 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effland 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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