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Elkouri Family History

Elkouri 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: Kouri, Elford, Lauri, Loui, Kouris, Louro, Elmore, Couri, Belcourt

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Where is the Elkouri family from?

You can see how Elkouri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkouri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elkouri families living in Oklahoma. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elkouri's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Elkouri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkouri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elkouri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elkouri. 100% of Elkouri men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Elkouri women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Sales Lady
    50%
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What Elkouri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Elkouri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkouri 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Elkouri. 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 23 military records available for the last name Elkouri. For the veterans among your Elkouri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkouri lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Elkouri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elkouri in 1964 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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