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Elfo Family History

Elfo 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: Elo, Elmo, Elko, Leo, Elton, Elson, Luo, Bello, Elam, Endo

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Where is the Elfo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elfo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elfo. 100% of Elfo men worked as a Cook. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Elfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfo 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Elfo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Elfo. For the veterans among your Elfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Elfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elfo in 1973 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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