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Elarke Family History

Elarke 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: Larke, Clarke, Blake, Clare, Clark, Lake, Large, Lark, Harke, Lare

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Where is the Elarke family from?

You can see how Elarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elarke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elarke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elarke family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elarke's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Elarke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Elarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elarke 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Elarke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elarke. For the veterans among your Elarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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