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Elkhart Family History

Elkhart 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: Eckhart, Elchert, Ehart, Elgart, Elhard, Lahart, Earhart, Ehrhart

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Where is the Elkhart family from?

You can see how Elkhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Elkhart families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Elkhart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elkhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elkhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elkhart. 100% of Elkhart men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Elkhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkhart 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Elkhart. 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 360 military records available for the last name Elkhart. For the veterans among your Elkhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkhart lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Elkhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elkhart in 1978 was 101, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkhart 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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