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Elkey Family History

Elkey 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: Elsey, Pelkey, Eley, Elley, Ekey, Elzey, Elmer, Ellen, Ecker, Ley

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Where is the Elkey family from?

You can see how Elkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Elkey families living in Connecticut. This was about 31% of all the recorded Elkey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Elkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elkey. 100% of Elkey 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Elkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Elkey. 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 295 military records available for the last name Elkey. For the veterans among your Elkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elkey in 1957 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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