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Elftman Family History

Elftman 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, Elman, Elleman, Gelfman, Litman, Weltman, Ellman, Altman

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Where is the Elftman family from?

You can see how Elftman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elftman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elftman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Elftman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Elftman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elftman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elftman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elftman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elftman. 60% of Elftman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Elftman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elftman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Elftman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Elftman. For the veterans among your Elftman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elftman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elftman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elftman in 1963 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

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