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Elkner Family History

Elkner 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: Elsner, Ellner, Felkner, Elmer, Ecker, Eigner, Feldner, Eller, Kelner

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Where is the Elkner family from?

You can see how Elkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elkner families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Elkner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elkner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elkner. 100% of Elkner men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Elkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Elkner. 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 95 military records available for the last name Elkner. For the veterans among your Elkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Elkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Elkner in 1964 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

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