Efremov family

Efremov, (Rus. Ефремов, sometimes transliterated as Yefremov) were a noble family of Don Cossacks origin. Earliest reference date back to 1670, with Efrem son Petrov being the oldest of known ancestors. He went to Cherkassk around 1670 as a merchant, and was an Ataman of Don Cossacks in 1702-1705. He was murdered by Kondraty Bulavin during the Bulavin Rebellion. Efremov were among the most prominent and rich families of Don Voisko.

Notable family members include:

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