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Elek Family History

Elek Surname Meaning

Hungarian: from the personal name Elek from Latin Alexius (see Alexis).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elek family from?

You can see how Elek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Elek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Elek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elek families in 1891.
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What did your Elek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Publisher and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elek. 100% of Elek men worked as a Publisher and 100% of Elek women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Publisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Elek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elek. 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 400 military records available for the last name Elek. For the veterans among your Elek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Elek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elek in 1961 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elek 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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