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Elfring Family History

Elfring 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: Elfrink, Elfering, Elting, Elling, Eyring, Loring, Elsing, Eiring

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Where is the Elfring family from?

You can see how Elfring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfring family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elfring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Elfring families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Elfring's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elfring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elfring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elfring. 35% of Elfring men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elfring women worked as a Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elfring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfring 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Elfring. 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 107 military records available for the last name Elfring. For the veterans among your Elfring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfring lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Elfring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elfring in 1960 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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