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Efron Family History

Efron Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name taken from the Biblical placename Efron a mountain mentioned in Joshua 19 and a Benjaminite city mentioned in 2 Chronicles 119.

Alternatively, it may derive from the identical Biblical personal name mentioned in Genesis 29.

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


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Where is the Efron family from?

You can see how Efron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Efron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Efron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Efron families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Efron's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Efron families in 1880.
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What did your Efron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Efron. 31% of Efron men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Efron women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Efron were Accountant and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Lawyer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Accountant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Efron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Efron 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Efron. 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 246 military records available for the last name Efron. For the veterans among your Efron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Efron lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Efron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Efron in 1962 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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