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Elefant Family History

Elefant 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: Elefante, Levant, Clement, Plant, Elman, Eland, Epifano, Fant, Kleban

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Where is the Elefant family from?

You can see how Elefant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elefant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Elefant families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elefant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elefant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elefant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elefant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elefant. 30% of Elefant men worked as a Presser. .

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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

  • Presser
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Elefant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elefant 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Elefant. 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 167 military records available for the last name Elefant. For the veterans among your Elefant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elefant lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elefant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elefant in 1967 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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