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Elkme Family History

Elkme 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, Elam, Elkin, Plume, Eike, Belke, Elbe, Oelke, Elm, Elzie

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Where is the Elkme family from?

You can see how Elkme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkme family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Elkme families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkme's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Elkme families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elkme ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Elkme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkme 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elkme. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elkme. For the veterans among your Elkme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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