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Mcelgun Family History

Mcelgun 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: Mcglaun, Melin, Mcewen, Melgar, Melson, Mclean, Mcelwain, Melton

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Where is the Mcelgun family from?

You can see how Mcelgun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelgun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Mcelgun families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there was 1 Mcelgun family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelgun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcelgun families in 1920.
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What did your Mcelgun ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Mcelgun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelgun 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mcelgun. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcelgun. For the veterans among your Mcelgun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelgun lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Mcelgun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcelgun in 1976 was 46, and 65 in 1998.

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