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Elkes Family History

Elkes Surname Meaning

see Elks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elkes family from?

You can see how Elkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Elkes families living in Shropshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Elkes's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Elkes families in 1891.
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What did your Elkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elkes. 34% of Elkes men worked as a Coal Miner and 79% of Elkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elkes were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Coal Miner
    34%
  • Pipe Fitters Labourer
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Tailoress
    6%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkes 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Elkes. 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 307 military records available for the last name Elkes. For the veterans among your Elkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Elkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elkes in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkes 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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