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Elfston Family History

Elfston 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: Elston, Easton, Alston, Elton, Elson, Liston, Leston, Gelston

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Where is the Elfston family from?

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

There are 14 census records available for the last name Elfston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elfston. 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 Elfston. For the veterans among your Elfston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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