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Elkinton Family History

Elkinton 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: Elkington, Linton, Clinton, Ellington, Kinton, Elvington, Elliston

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Where is the Elkinton family from?

You can see how Elkinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elkinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Elkinton families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elkinton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elkinton families in 1891.
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What did your Elkinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elkinton. 28% of Elkinton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elkinton women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Welder
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Elkinton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elkinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkinton 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Elkinton. 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 300 military records available for the last name Elkinton. For the veterans among your Elkinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkinton lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Elkinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elkinton in 1945 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkinton 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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