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Mcelmee Family History

Mcelmee 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: Mcelwee, Mcnamee, Mcelveen, Mcelyea, Mcilwee, Celmer, Mcentee, Mcewen

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Where is the Mcelmee family from?

You can see how Mcelmee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelmee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mcelmee families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcelmee's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mcelmee families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcelmee ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Mcelmee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelmee 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcelmee. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcelmee. For the veterans among your Mcelmee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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