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Mcelvein Family History

Mcelvein 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: Mcelveen, Mcelvain, Mcelwain, Melvin, Mcilveen, Mckelvin, Mcilvain

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Where is the Mcelvein family from?

You can see how Mcelvein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelvein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelvein families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mcelvein family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcelvein's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcelvein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelvein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcelvein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcelvein. 100% of Mcelvein women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mcelvein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelvein 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcelvein. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mcelvein. For the veterans among your Mcelvein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelvein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mcelvein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcelvein in 1963 was 57, and 75 in 2001.

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