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Elkns Family History

Elkns 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: Elks, Elkins, Elias, Lins, Eland, Elkin, Eakes, Ellis, Emans, Elk

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Where is the Elkns family from?

You can see how Elkns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elkns family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkns's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elkns families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Elkns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkns 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elkns. 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 military records available for the last name Elkns. For the veterans among your Elkns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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