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Elef Family History

Elef 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: Eley, Elek, Lee, Leo, Leaf, Eden, Elmer, Ellen, Ley, Eber

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Where is the Elef family from?

You can see how Elef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elef families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elef family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elef's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elef families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elef 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 77 census records available for the last name Elef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elef 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Elef. 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 8 military records available for the last name Elef. For the veterans among your Elef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elef lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Elef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elef in 1976 was 88, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elef 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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