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Elfort Family History

Elfort 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: Elford, Fort, Telford, Welford, Alford, Elfers, Befort, Elgart

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Where is the Elfort family from?

You can see how Elfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfort family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elfort families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elfort family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfort's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Elfort families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfort 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 69 census records available for the last name Elfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfort 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Elfort. 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 Elfort. For the veterans among your Elfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfort lifespan?

Average Elfort life expectancy in 1976 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfort 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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