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Ellifrits Family History

Ellifrits 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: Ellifritz, Elliott, Elliff, Ellis, Espiritu, Ellicott, Ellers

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Where is the Ellifrits family from?

You can see how Ellifrits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellifrits family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ellifrits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Ellifrits families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ellifrits's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ellifrits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellifrits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellifrits ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Ellifrits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellifrits 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ellifrits. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ellifrits. For the veterans among your Ellifrits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellifrits lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ellifrits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ellifrits in 1970 was 63, and 67 in 2003.

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