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Elfrieda Kleist (born List), 1923 - 2013
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Australia Electoral Rolls, 1893-1949Elfrieda List
Australia Electoral Rolls, 1893-1949Elfrieda List
Australia Electoral Rolls, 1893-1949
Elfrieda List
Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1934
Elfrieda List
Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1941
Elfrieda List
Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1959
Elfrieda List
Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1949
Elfrieda List
Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1922Enter a few names and MyHeritage will build your family tree and deliver new insights about Elfrieda List
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- Elfreida List
- Elfrieda Liszt
- Elfreida Liszt
- Elfrida List
- Elfrida Liszt
- Elfriede List
- Elfriede Liszt
- Elfreide List
- Elfreide Liszt
- Elfride List
- Chinese (Simplified): 埃尔弗里达 利斯特 (Āi ěrfú lǐ dá lì sī tè)
- Czech: Elfrieda Listová
- German: Elfriede List
- Hungarian: List Elfrieda
- Japanese: エルフリーダ リスト (Erufurīda Risuto)
- Russian: Эльфрида Лист (El'frida List)
- Spanish: Elfrida List
- Ukrainian: Ельфріда Ліст (El'frida List)
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Ælf, meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," is the first element in Elfrieda. This Old English root combines with *þrīþ*, meaning "strength" or "power," to form the name. The name literally translates to "elf strength" or "power of the elves." The initial "Æ" (ash) sound in Ælf evolved over time, sometimes appearing as "Alf" or "Elf" in various Germanic languages. The second element, *þrīþ*, underwent sound changes as well, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. Elfrieda originated in Anglo-Saxon England. It was later adopted in Germany and other Germanic-speaking regions. While never exceptionally common, Elfrieda saw some popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in German-speaking countries. Common variations include Elfrida and Alfreda (though Alfreda has a slightly different etymology). Diminutives such as Elfi or Frieda are also used. The name's association with mythical elves and strength likely contributed to its appeal.
The surname "List" has its historical roots primarily in Germany, where it is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a "list," which in Middle High German refers to a hedge or fence. The name may also derive from the Old High German word "list," meaning "cleverness" or "skill," suggesting that it could have been used to denote a person known for their intelligence or craft. Over time, the surname has been associated with various occupations, particularly in trades that required skill or cunning, such as artisans or merchants. The earliest records of the surname date back to the medieval period, with its presence noted in various regions of Germany, indicating a connection to local geography and social structures.
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