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Efler Family History

Efler 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: Eller, Exler, Eifler, Euler, Emler, Erler, Esler, Eyler, Eiler, Egler

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Where is the Efler family from?

You can see how Efler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Efler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Efler family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Efler's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Efler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Efler 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 Efler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Heater was the top reported job for people in the USA named Efler. 100% of Efler men worked as a Heater.

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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

  • Heater
    100%

What Efler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Efler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efler 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Efler. 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 83 military records available for the last name Efler. For the veterans among your Efler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Efler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Efler in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Efler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Efler 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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