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Elfante Family History

Elfante 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: Elefante, Infante, Fante, Plante, Errante, Bellante, Lane, Lance

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Where is the Elfante family from?

You can see how Elfante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfante family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elfante families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfante's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elfante families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfante 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 55 census records available for the last name Elfante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfante 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 Elfante. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elfante. For the veterans among your Elfante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfante lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Elfante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Elfante in 1979 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfante 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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