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Mcellhiney Family History

Mcellhiney 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: Mcelhiney, Mcelhinney, Mcelhinny, Mcelhaney, Mcelheney, Mcelhone

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Where is the Mcellhiney family from?

You can see how Mcellhiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcellhiney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcellhiney family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcellhiney's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcellhiney families in 1920.
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What did your Mcellhiney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcellhiney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Mcellhiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcellhiney 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 Mcellhiney. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcellhiney. For the veterans among your Mcellhiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcellhiney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mcellhiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcellhiney in 1971 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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