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Elfinger Family History

Elfinger 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: Effinger, Emfinger, Ellinger, Elsinger, Enfinger, Slinger, Finger

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Elfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfinger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Elfinger. 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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There are 290 military records available for the last name Elfinger. For the veterans among your Elfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Elfinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elfinger in 1969 was 67, and 104 in 2002.

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