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Elfreth Family History

Elfreth 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: Eldreth, Ereth, Heldreth, Helseth, Loreto, Everett, Eltzroth, Alfred

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Where is the Elfreth family from?

You can see how Elfreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfreth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elfreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Elfreth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elfreth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elfreth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfreth 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 367 census records available for the last name Elfreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfreth 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Elfreth. 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 128 military records available for the last name Elfreth. For the veterans among your Elfreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfreth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elfreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elfreth in 1962 was 77, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfreth 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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