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Elker Family History

Elker 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: Elmer, Ecker, Eller, Elder, Elter, Kelker, Eiker, Felker, Delker

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Where is the Elker family from?

You can see how Elker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Elker families living in Derbyshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Elker's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Elker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elker. 100% of Elker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elker 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Elker. 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 239 military records available for the last name Elker. For the veterans among your Elker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Elker in 1957 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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