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Elfmann Family History

Elfmann 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: Elfman, Ehmann, Elman, Ehrmann, Altmann, Zellmann, Hellmann, Feldmann

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Where is the Elfmann family from?

You can see how Elfmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elfmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elfmann families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Elfmann's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Elfmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Elfmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfmann 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Elfmann. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elfmann. For the veterans among your Elfmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elfmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elfmann in 1963 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

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