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Elfman Family History

Elfman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Elfmann: habitational name for someone from a place called Elvede or Elbe.

Americanized form of German Elfmann: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements alf ‘ghost’ + man ‘man’.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Helfman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elfman family from?

You can see how Elfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Elfman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Elfman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elfman families in 1880.
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What did your Elfman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elfman. 100% of Elfman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfman 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Elfman. 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 397 military records available for the last name Elfman. For the veterans among your Elfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Elfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elfman in 1961 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfman 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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