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Elkema Family History

Elkema Surname 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: Alkema, Ellena, Elleman, Feikema, Beukema, Klema, Elsea, Elyea

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Where is the Elkema family from?

You can see how Elkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elkema families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Elkema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elkema families in 1880.
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What did your Elkema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elkema. 34% of Elkema men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elkema women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Engineer Clerk Dept
    34%
  • Farm Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Elkema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Elkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkema 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elkema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Elkema. For the veterans among your Elkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkema lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Elkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elkema in 1971 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkema ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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