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Efing Family History

Efing 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: Ewing, Eding, Feng, Fang, King, Ling, Ying, Ring, Ing, Jing

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Where is the Efing family from?

You can see how Efing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Efing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Efing families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Efing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Efing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Efing 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 151 census records available for the last name Efing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efing 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Efing. 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 33 military records available for the last name Efing. For the veterans among your Efing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Efing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Efing in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Efing 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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