Home Ownership

Home ownership was a significant milestone for immigrant families and a marker of economic stability. U.S. Federal Census records confirm that the following Elcik and Ilcik households achieved home ownership.

HouseholdCensus Evidence
John Sr. (1867) & Mary Pelcarsky (1870)Owned home — 1910 U.S. Federal Census
John Jr. (1896) & Mary G. Byras (1900)Owned home — 1930 U.S. Federal Census
John Ilcik (1886) & Mary Maria Jonek (1887)Owned home — 1940 U.S. Federal Census