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Elfast Family History

Elfast Name 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: Elias, Last, East, Fast, Elgart, Elsass, Glass, Plant, Ernest, Mast

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Where is the Elfast family from?

You can see how Elfast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfast family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Elfast families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfast's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elfast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elfast. 100% of Elfast men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Elfast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfast 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Elfast. 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 20 military records available for the last name Elfast. For the veterans among your Elfast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfast lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elfast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elfast in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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