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Elfert Family History

Elfert 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: Elfers, Elbert, Eifert, Ellert, Elert, Helfert, Albert, Elmer, Eller

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Where is the Elfert family from?

You can see how Elfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Elfert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elfert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elfert. 30% of Elfert men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

What Elfert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfert 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Elfert. 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 364 military records available for the last name Elfert. For the veterans among your Elfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elfert in 1962 was 39, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elfert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfert 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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