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Eflin Family History

Eflin 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: Ellin, Eglin, Heflin, Elin, Eplin, Eblin, Edlin, Berlin, Melin, Lin

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Where is the Eflin family from?

You can see how Eflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eflin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Eflin families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Eflin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eflin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eflin 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 Eflin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Eflin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Eflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eflin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Eflin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eflin. For the veterans among your Eflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eflin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Eflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eflin in 1964 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eflin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eflin 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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