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Elkinson Family History

Elkinson 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: Elkington, Kinson, Ellenson, Jenkinson, Adkinson, Elison, Allinson

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Where is the Elkinson family from?

You can see how Elkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Elkinson family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkinson's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Elkinson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Elkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkinson 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 Elkinson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Elkinson. For the veterans among your Elkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkinson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Elkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elkinson in 1972 was 66, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkinson 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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