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High Elk Family History

High Elk Surname 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: Highley, Lightell, Highfill, Highfield, Michael, Rishell, Fishel

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Where is the High Elk family from?

You can see how High Elk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The High Elk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 High Elk family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded High Elk's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of High Elk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the High Elk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your High Elk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What High Elk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name High Elk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, High Elk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name High Elk. 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 251 military records available for the last name High Elk. For the veterans among your High Elk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average High Elk lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, High Elk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for High Elk in 1976 was 69, and 37 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for High Elk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your High Elk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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