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Elfline Family History

Elfline 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: Exline, Elling, Ellin, Elfrink, Eline, Ellen, Laine, Helling, Line

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Where is the Elfline family from?

You can see how Elfline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfline family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Elfline families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Elfline's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elfline families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfline ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Elfline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfline 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 Elfline. 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 83 military records available for the last name Elfline. For the veterans among your Elfline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfline lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Elfline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elfline in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 2000.

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