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Elicker Family History

Elicker Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Swiss German Elliker: habitational name for someone from either of two places in Switzerland called Ellikon.

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


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Where is the Elicker family from?

You can see how Elicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elicker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elicker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Elicker families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Elicker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elicker families in 1891.
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What did your Elicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elicker. 24% of Elicker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Elicker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elicker were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Elicker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elicker 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Elicker. 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 355 military records available for the last name Elicker. For the veterans among your Elicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elicker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Elicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elicker in 1964 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

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