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Elkison Family History

Elkison 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: Elison, Ellison, Elson, Elkin, Allison, Emison, Lison, Jellison

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Where is the Elkison family from?

You can see how Elkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Elkison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elkison families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elkison's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Elkison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkison 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 Elkison ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Elkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elkison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elkison. For the veterans among your Elkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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