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Ellefritz Family History

Ellefritz 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, Pellerito, Ellert, Ilgenfritz, Eller, Gellert, Pellegrino

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Where is the Ellefritz family from?

You can see how Ellefritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellefritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellefritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Ellefritz families living in West Virginia. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ellefritz's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Ellefritz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Ellefritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellefritz 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 Ellefritz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ellefritz. For the veterans among your Ellefritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellefritz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ellefritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ellefritz in 1962 was 62, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellefritz 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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