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Elfton Family History

Elfton 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: Elton, Elston, Easton, Alton, Alston, Elson, Felton, Luton, Exton

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Where is the Elfton family from?

You can see how Elfton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elfton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Elfton families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Elfton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Elfton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elfton. 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 29 military records available for the last name Elfton. For the veterans among your Elfton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfton lifespan?

Average Elfton life expectancy in 1993 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfton 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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