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Elkish Family History

Elkish 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: Elkin, Klish, Ellis, Mellish, Lish, Elich, Kish, Ekis, Blish, Elkind

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Where is the Elkish family from?

You can see how Elkish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elkish families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elkish families in 1880.
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What did your Elkish ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elkish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Elkish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elkish. 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 5 military records available for the last name Elkish. For the veterans among your Elkish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkish lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Elkish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elkish in 1984 was 75, and 89 in 1995.

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