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Eff Family History

Eff Name 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: Neff, Reff, Eoff, Off, Zeff, Jeff, Leff, Seff, Fu, Eid

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Where is the Eff family from?

You can see how Eff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eff family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Eff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Eff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eff 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 Eff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eff. 35% of Eff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eff women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eff were Butcher and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eff 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Eff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Eff. For the veterans among your Eff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eff in 1959 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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