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Elkus Family History

Elkus 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: Elks, Elias, Kus, Malkus, Claus, Melhus, Mikus, Elkin, Klus, Eakes

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Where is the Elkus family from?

You can see how Elkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Elkus families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Elkus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elkus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elkus. 31% of Elkus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkus 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Elkus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 219 military records available for the last name Elkus. For the veterans among your Elkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Elkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Elkus in 1962 was 96, and 79 in 2003.

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