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Elkton Family History

Elkton 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: Elton, Elston, Easton, Alton, Alston, Elson, Felton, Luton, Exton

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Where is the Elkton family from?

You can see how Elkton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elkton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elkton family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elkton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkton 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 120 census records available for the last name Elkton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elkton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Elkton. For the veterans among your Elkton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1989, in the United States, Elkton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elkton in 1953 was 50, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elkton 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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