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Elfis Family History

Elfis 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: Ellis, Melis, Lis, Elias, Allis, Lois, Mellis, Dellis, Elkin, Sluis

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Where is the Elfis family from?

You can see how Elfis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Elfis families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elfis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elfis families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elfis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Elfis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elfis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elfis. For the veterans among your Elfis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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