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Elfrink Name Meaning

Dutch (East Netherlands): syncopated variant of Elferink a habitational name from any of several farms named Elferink (see Elfering ).

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


Similar surnames: Frink, Elfman, Elfering, Evink, Elsing, Helfrich, Frank, Geurink

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Where is the Elfrink family from?

You can see how Elfrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfrink family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfrink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Elfrink families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Elfrink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elfrink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfrink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elfrink. 33% of Elfrink men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Elfrink women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elfrink were Laborer and Laundry Worker. .

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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
    33%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Laundry Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elfrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfrink 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Elfrink. 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 222 military records available for the last name Elfrink. For the veterans among your Elfrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfrink lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Elfrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elfrink in 1942 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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