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.
| Household | Census 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 |
