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Eiferd Family History

Eiferd 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: Eifert, Reifer, Elford, Eifler, Efird, Eiker, Seifer, Elfers, Eilert

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Where is the Eiferd family from?

You can see how Eiferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiferd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eiferd families living in Arkansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eiferd's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Eiferd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiferd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eiferd ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Eiferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiferd 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eiferd. 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 34 military records available for the last name Eiferd. For the veterans among your Eiferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiferd lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Eiferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eiferd in 1952 was 55, and 58 in 2003.

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