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Eleff Family History

Eleff Surname 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: Leff, Leaf, Neff, Reff, Elliff, Egloff, Aliff, Cliff, Sheff, Oliff

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Where is the Eleff family from?

You can see how Eleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eleff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Eleff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Eleff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eleff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Eleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleff 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Eleff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Eleff. For the veterans among your Eleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Eleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eleff in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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