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Elkie Family History

Elkie 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: Elkin, Elzie, Elie, Erie, Belkin, Reekie, Eike, Lie, Belke, Elbe

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Where is the Elkie family from?

You can see how Elkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Elkie families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elkie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elkie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkie 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 Elkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elkie. 100% of Elkie women worked as a Helper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Elkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Elkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Elkie. 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 37 military records available for the last name Elkie. For the veterans among your Elkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Elkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elkie in 1973 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elkie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkie 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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