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Elkanick Family History

Elkanick 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: Ellick, Lipnick, Knick, Lanik, Zelnick, Lennick, Stanick, Swanick

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Elkanick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkanick 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Elkanick. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elkanick. For the veterans among your Elkanick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkanick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Elkanick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Elkanick in 1964 was 83, and 71 in 1994.

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