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Eilefson Family History

Eilefson 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: Ellefson, Ellenson, Einerson, Ellefsen, Eilertson, Elofson, Elletson

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Where is the Eilefson family from?

You can see how Eilefson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilefson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilefson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eilefson families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilefson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eilefson families in 1880.
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What did your Eilefson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eilefson. 100% of Eilefson 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 Eilefson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Eilefson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilefson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eilefson. 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 military records available for the last name Eilefson. For the veterans among your Eilefson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilefson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Eilefson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eilefson in 1958 was 38, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilefson 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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