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Elkerton Family History

Elkerton Surname Meaning

variant of Elkington for which compare Richard Elkington 1604 Edward Elkinton 1624 in IGI (Mollington Oxon).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elkerton family from?

You can see how Elkerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elkerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Elkerton families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Elkerton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elkerton families in 1891.
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What did your Elkerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elkerton. 87% of Elkerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elkerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkerton 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Elkerton. 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 231 military records available for the last name Elkerton. For the veterans among your Elkerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkerton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Elkerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elkerton in 1971 was 85, and 85 in 2003.

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