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Elkens Family History

Elkens 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: Ellens, Elkins, Ellen, Elsen, Elkin, Ellena, Eakes, Elden, Elpers

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Where is the Elkens family from?

You can see how Elkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Elkens families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Elkens's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Elkens families in 1880.
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What did your Elkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elkens. 25% of Elkens men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elkens women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elkens were Clerk and House Keeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Elkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkens 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Elkens. 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 58 military records available for the last name Elkens. For the veterans among your Elkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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