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Elkon Family History

Elkon 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: Elton, Elson, Eldon, Elkin, Elbon, Elko, Lyon, Alton, Leon, Ellen

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Where is the Elkon family from?

You can see how Elkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elkon families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Elkon family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elkon's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Elkon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Elkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkon 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Elkon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Elkon. For the veterans among your Elkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Elkon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elkon in 1972 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkon 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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