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Elks Family History

Elks Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Elke + excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Elks family from?

You can see how Elks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 184 Elks families living in Staffordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Elks's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Elks families in 1891.
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What did your Elks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elks. 22% of Elks men worked as a Railway Clerk and 81% of Elks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elks were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    22%
  • Dairy Farmer
    22%
  • Wallpaper Printer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Elks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elks 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Elks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elks. For the veterans among your Elks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elks lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Elks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elks in 1954 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elks 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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