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Effner Family History

Effner 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: Reffner, Offner, Geffner, Deffner, Heffner, Effler, Eigner, Hoffner

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Where is the Effner family from?

You can see how Effner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Effner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Effner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Effner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Effner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Effner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Effner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Effner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Effner. 31% of Effner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Effner women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Guard
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Effner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Effner 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Effner. 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 427 military records available for the last name Effner. For the veterans among your Effner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Effner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Effner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Effner in 1956 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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