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Elfant Family History

Elfant 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: Plant, Elman, Eland, Fant, Elfman, Gelfand, Elgart, Lant, Elefante

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Where is the Elfant family from?

You can see how Elfant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elfant families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elfant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elfant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfant ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elfant ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Elfant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfant 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Elfant. 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 32 military records available for the last name Elfant. For the veterans among your Elfant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Elfant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elfant in 1966 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

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