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Elki Family History

Elki 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: Elkin, Elk, Eli, Elks, Elko, Li, Maki, Eck, Ki, Ali

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Where is the Elki family from?

You can see how Elki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elki family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elki families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elki families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elki's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elki families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Elki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elki 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Elki. 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 14 military records available for the last name Elki. For the veterans among your Elki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elki lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Elki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Elki in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elki 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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