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Elkins Name Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Elkin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Elkin, Alkins, Eakins, Ekins, Edkins, Ellens, Elkind, Felkins

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Where is the Elkins family from?

You can see how Elkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Elkins families living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elkins's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Elkins families in 1911.
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What did your Elkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Elkins. 48% of Elkins 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 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Agent
    9%
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Census Records

There are 100,000 census records available for the last name Elkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elkins 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Elkins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22,000 military records available for the last name Elkins. For the veterans among your Elkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elkins lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Elkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elkins in 1941 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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