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Ellifritt Family History

Ellifritt 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: Ellifritz, Elliott, Ellicott, Elliff, Lippitt, Espiritu, Pellerito

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Where is the Ellifritt family from?

You can see how Ellifritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellifritt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellifritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Ellifritt families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellifritt's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Ellifritt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellifritt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellifritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellifritt. 60% of Ellifritt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Gas Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Ellifritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellifritt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ellifritt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ellifritt. For the veterans among your Ellifritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellifritt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ellifritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ellifritt in 1972 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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