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Ellke Family History

Ellke 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: Ehlke, Blake, Lake, Ellen, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Ell, Eller

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Where is the Ellke family from?

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

What did your Ellke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ellke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ellke. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ellke. For the veterans among your Ellke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Ellke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ellke in 1968 was 88, and 82 in 1998.

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