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Elifritz Family History

Elifritz 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: Ellifritz, Heinritz, Elfrink, Fritz, Loritz, Lifshitz, Lipsitz, Fitz

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Where is the Elifritz family from?

You can see how Elifritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elifritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elifritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Elifritz families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elifritz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elifritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elifritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elifritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elifritz. 38% of Elifritz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Elifritz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elifritz were Wood Worker and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Wood Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Elifritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Elifritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elifritz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elifritz. 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 117 military records available for the last name Elifritz. For the veterans among your Elifritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elifritz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Elifritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Elifritz in 1956 was 52, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elifritz 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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