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Elefton Family History

Elefton 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: Lefton, Elton, Elston, Lenton, Leston, Leaton, Everton, Lifton

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Where is the Elefton family from?

You can see how Elefton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elefton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elefton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elefton family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Elefton's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Elefton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Elefton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elefton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elefton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elefton. For the veterans among your Elefton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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