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Elekes Family History

Elekes 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: Lees, Eakes, Leyes, Kerekes, Fletes, Flees, Klees, Likes, Lykes

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Where is the Elekes family from?

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

What did your Elekes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Elekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elekes 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Elekes. 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 91 military records available for the last name Elekes. For the veterans among your Elekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elekes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elekes in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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