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Mccelvy Family History

Mccelvy Name 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: Mckelvy, Mckelvey, Mcclay, Mccloy, Mcnelly, Mccully, Mccravy, Mccally

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Where is the Mccelvy family from?

You can see how Mccelvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccelvy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccelvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mccelvy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mccelvy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mccelvy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccelvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccelvy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccelvy. 100% of Mccelvy 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Mccelvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccelvy 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 immigration records available for the last name Mccelvy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Mccelvy. For the veterans among your Mccelvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccelvy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1995, in the United States, Mccelvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mccelvy in 1959 was 54, and 91 in 1995.

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