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Elfend Family History

Elfend 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: Ellen, Elsen, Eland, Elford, Ellena, Elden, Gelfand, Elfers, Blend

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Where is the Elfend family from?

You can see how Elfend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfend family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elfend family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elfend's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Elfend families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfend ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Elfend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfend 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Elfend. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elfend. For the veterans among your Elfend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfend lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Elfend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elfend in 1997 was 76, and 83 in 2001.

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