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Elkind Family History

Elkind Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Elkin 2 and

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


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Where is the Elkind family from?

You can see how Elkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkind family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Elkind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 31 Elkind families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Elkind's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elkind families in 1920.
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What did your Elkind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elkind. 29% of Elkind men worked as a Salesman and 36% of Elkind women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elkind were Clerk and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Musician
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    36%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Bookeeper
    18%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkind 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elkind. 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 340 military records available for the last name Elkind. For the veterans among your Elkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkind lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elkind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Elkind in 1957 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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