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Elkland Family History

Elkland 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: Eckland, Eland, Ulland, Helland, Ackland, Erland, Okland, England

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Where is the Elkland family from?

You can see how Elkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elkland families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elkland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Elkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkland 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Elkland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elkland. For the veterans among your Elkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Elkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elkland in 1962 was 54, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkland 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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