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Elchak Family History

Elchak Name 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: Demchak, Machak, Pelchat, Olczak, Elcock, Chae, Elias, Chao, Bachar

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Where is the Elchak family from?

You can see how Elchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elchak family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elchak's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Elchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elchak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elchak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Elchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elchak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Elchak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Elchak. For the veterans among your Elchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elchak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elchak in 1963 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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