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Elko Family History

Elko Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Elko family from?

You can see how Elko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Elko families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elko's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Elko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elko 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 Elko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elko. 37% of Elko men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Elko women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elko were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Miner
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

What Elko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elko 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Elko. 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 925 military records available for the last name Elko. For the veterans among your Elko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elko lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Elko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elko in 1944 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elko 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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