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Effken Family History

Effken 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: Offen, Geffen, Eiken, Eaken, Effron, Effler, Eden, Ellen, Ecker, Ken

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Where is the Effken family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effken 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 Effken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Effken. 100% of Effken men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Effken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effken 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Effken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Effken. For the veterans among your Effken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Effken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Effken in 1972 was 88, and 68 in 1997.

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