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Elkern Family History

Elkern 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: Ekern, Kern, Elmer, Ellen, Ecker, Elsen, Eller, Elder, Elkin, Elter

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Where is the Elkern family from?

You can see how Elkern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elkern family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkern's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elkern families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Elkern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkern 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Elkern. 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 2 military records available for the last name Elkern. For the veterans among your Elkern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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