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Elkan Family History

Elkan Name Meaning

Jewish (from Germany): from the personal name Elkana in the Bible the father of Samuel.

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


Similar surnames: Elman, Elkin, Kan, Elton, Elson, Elias, Ellen, Pelikan, Lian, Selman

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Where is the Elkan family from?

You can see how Elkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Elkan families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Elkan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elkan families in 1891.
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What did your Elkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Physician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elkan. 50% of Elkan men worked as a Physician and 77% of Elkan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elkan were Dental Surgeon and Domestic Servant. .

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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

  • Physician
    50%
  • Dental Surgeon
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elkan. 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 484 military records available for the last name Elkan. For the veterans among your Elkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Elkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Elkan in 1961 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

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