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Elfes Family History

Elfes 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: Elfers, Elles, Elmes, Lees, Elias, Elmer, Ellen, Elsen, Eller, Elder

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Where is the Elfes family from?

You can see how Elfes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Elfes families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfes's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Elfes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfes 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 Elfes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elfes. 72% of Elfes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Match Worker
    29%

What Elfes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Elfes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfes 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Elfes. 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 95 military records available for the last name Elfes. For the veterans among your Elfes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Elfes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elfes in 1968 was 64, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfes 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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