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Elfeld Family History

Elfeld 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: Elwell, Feld, Elford, Belfield, Rehfeld, Neufeld, Elfers, Enfield

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Where is the Elfeld family from?

You can see how Elfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Elfeld families living in Illinois. This was about 85% of all the recorded Elfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Elfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfeld 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Elfeld. 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 21 military records available for the last name Elfeld. For the veterans among your Elfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Elfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elfeld in 1966 was 88, and 96 in 1993.

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