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Elkerson Family History

Elkerson 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: Elberson, Eckerson, Ellerson, Enderson, Ellenson, Akerson, Einerson

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Where is the Elkerson family from?

You can see how Elkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elkerson families living in Maryland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Elkerson's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Elkerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elkerson. 100% of Elkerson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elkerson women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Elkerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Elkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkerson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elkerson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Elkerson. For the veterans among your Elkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elkerson in 1963 was 63, and 56 in 2004.

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