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Ellifson Family History

Ellifson 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: Ellefson, Ellison, Allison, Ellenson, Ellefsen, Lifson, Jellison

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Where is the Ellifson family from?

You can see how Ellifson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellifson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellifson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Ellifson families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ellifson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ellifson families in 1880.
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What did your Ellifson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ellifson. 31% of Ellifson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ellifson women worked as a 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ellifson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Ellifson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellifson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ellifson. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ellifson. For the veterans among your Ellifson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellifson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Ellifson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ellifson in 1966 was 38, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellifson 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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