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Efford Family History

Efford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the four places of this name in Devon or one in Cornwall or one in Hampshire.

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


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Where is the Efford family from?

You can see how Efford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Efford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Efford families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Efford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Efford families in 1891.
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What did your Efford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Efford. 79% of Efford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Efford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efford 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Efford. 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 486 military records available for the last name Efford. For the veterans among your Efford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Efford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Efford in 1965 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Efford 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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