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Elkas Family History

Elkas 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: Elias, Elks, Elam, Belka, Elman, Elkin, Bellas, Plas, Laas, Eakes

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Where is the Elkas family from?

You can see how Elkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Elkas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elkas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elkas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elkas. 60% of Elkas men worked as a Machinist. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Elkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkas 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Elkas. 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 67 military records available for the last name Elkas. For the veterans among your Elkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Elkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Elkas in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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