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Ellek Family History

Ellek 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: Ellen, Eller, Elek, Elles, Elley, Geller, Allen, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Ellek family from?

You can see how Ellek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ellek families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellek's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Ellek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellek. 100% of Ellek 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 208 census records available for the last name Ellek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ellek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ellek. For the veterans among your Ellek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ellek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ellek in 1958 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

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