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Elieff Family History

Elieff 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: Elliff, Aliff, Cliff, Oliff, Lief, Iliff, Liff, Grieff, Leff, Elie

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Where is the Elieff family from?

You can see how Elieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elieff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elieff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Elieff families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elieff's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Elieff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elieff 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 Elieff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elieff. 57% of Elieff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Barber
    13%

What Elieff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Elieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elieff 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Elieff. 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 258 military records available for the last name Elieff. For the veterans among your Elieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elieff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Elieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elieff in 1950 was 57, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elieff 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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