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Elkovitz Family History

Elkovitz 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: Lovitz, Berkovitz, Kovitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Lobitz, Lowitz

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Where is the Elkovitz family from?

You can see how Elkovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elkovitz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elkovitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Elkovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elkovitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Elkovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkovitz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Elkovitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Elkovitz. For the veterans among your Elkovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkovitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Elkovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elkovitz in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 2000.

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