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Elkert Family History

Elkert 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: Elbert, Eckert, Ellert, Elert, Albert, Elmer, Ecker, Ackert, Eller

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Where is the Elkert family from?

You can see how Elkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Elkert family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkert's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Elkert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Utility Man and Assistant Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elkert. 100% of Elkert men worked as an Utility Man and 100% of Elkert women worked as an Assistant Nurse.

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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

  • Utility Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant Nurse
    100%

What Elkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Elkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkert 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Elkert. 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 27 military records available for the last name Elkert. For the veterans among your Elkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Elkert in 1967 was 87, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkert 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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