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Elfering Family History

Elfering Surname Meaning

Dutch (East Netherlands) and North German (Münsterland): habitational name from any of several farms named Elfering once belonging to a certain Elfert and his kin (see Elfers).

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


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Where is the Elfering family from?

You can see how Elfering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elfering family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfering's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elfering families in 1880.
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What did your Elfering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elfering. 67% of Elfering men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Worker
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Elfering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Elfering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfering 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Elfering. 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 74 military records available for the last name Elfering. For the veterans among your Elfering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfering lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Elfering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elfering in 1956 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elfering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfering 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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