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Ellefseth Family History

Ellefseth 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: Ellefsen, Tellefsen, Espeseth, Ellefson, Helseth, Ellender, Elizabeth

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Where is the Ellefseth family from?

You can see how Ellefseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellefseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ellefseth family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellefseth's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Ellefseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellefseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ellefseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellefseth 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 Ellefseth. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ellefseth. For the veterans among your Ellefseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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