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Elfield Family History

Elfield 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: Belfield, Enfield, Field, Delafield, Byfield, Fifield, Cofield

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Where is the Elfield family from?

You can see how Elfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elfield families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Elfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfield 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Elfield. 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 14 military records available for the last name Elfield. For the veterans among your Elfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Elfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elfield in 1964 was 54, and 79 in 1996.

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