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Elfrank Family History

Elfrank 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: Elfrink, Frank, Elfman, De Frank, Rank, Plank, Franko, Safran, Crank

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Where is the Elfrank family from?

You can see how Elfrank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfrank family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfrank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Elfrank families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfrank's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Elfrank families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfrank 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 Elfrank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elfrank. 46% of Elfrank 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farming
    19%

What Elfrank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Elfrank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfrank 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elfrank. 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 16 military records available for the last name Elfrank. For the veterans among your Elfrank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfrank lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Elfrank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elfrank in 1969 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfrank 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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