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Effort Family History

Effort 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: Fort, Elford, Leffert, Ufford, Befort, Offord, Eifert, Meffert

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Where is the Effort family from?

You can see how Effort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effort family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Effort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Effort families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Effort's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Effort families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effort 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 486 census records available for the last name Effort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effort 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Effort. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Effort. For the veterans among your Effort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effort lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Effort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Effort in 1985 was 63, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effort 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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