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Elks Family History

Elks Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Elke + excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Ell, Ells, Elk, Els, Elms, Nelis, Edds, Eales, Ebbs, Wells

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Where is the Elks family from?

You can see how Elks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Elks family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elks's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Elks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elks. 32% of Elks men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Elks women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elks were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Elks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elks 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Elks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elks. For the veterans among your Elks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elks lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Elks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elks in 1954 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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