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Elkorn Family History

Elkorn 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: Elton, Elson, Korn, Eldon, Elford, Elkin, Alborn, Alcorn, Welborn

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Where is the Elkorn family from?

You can see how Elkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkorn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elkorn family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Elkorn's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Elkorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elkorn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Elkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkorn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Elkorn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elkorn. For the veterans among your Elkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkorn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1989, in the United States, Elkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elkorn in 1961 was 76, and 82 in 1989.

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