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Elkann Family History

Elkann 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: Ehmann, Kann, Elman, Eland, Elkin, Lann, Klann, Eckmann, Elkind

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Where is the Elkann family from?

You can see how Elkann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elkann family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elkann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkann 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 15 census records available for the last name Elkann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkann 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Elkann. 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 Elkann. For the veterans among your Elkann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Elkann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Elkann in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkann 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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