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Effler Family History

Effler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eifler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Effler family from?

You can see how Effler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Effler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Effler families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Effler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Effler families in 1911.
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What did your Effler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Effler. 29% of Effler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Effler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Effler were Mechanic and Topper.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Topper
    23%

What Effler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Effler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effler 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Effler. 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 559 military records available for the last name Effler. For the veterans among your Effler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Effler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Effler in 1952 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Effler 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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