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Elfred Family History

Elfred 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: Alfred, Eldred, Allred, Alfrey, Elford, Elrod, Aldred, Fred, Alred

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Where is the Elfred family from?

You can see how Elfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Elfred families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elfred's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Elfred families in 1891.
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What did your Elfred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elfred. 100% of Elfred women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Elfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfred 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Elfred. 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 20 military records available for the last name Elfred. For the veterans among your Elfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfred lifespan?

Average Elfred life expectancy in 1974 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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