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Mcelwaney Family History

Mcelwaney 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: Mcelhaney, Mcenaney, Mclaney, Mceneaney, Mceleney, Mcelheney

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Where is the Mcelwaney family from?

You can see how Mcelwaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelwaney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcelwaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mcelwaney families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelwaney's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mcelwaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelwaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcelwaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcelwaney. 50% of Mcelwaney men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Mcelwaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelwaney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcelwaney. 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 135 military records available for the last name Mcelwaney. For the veterans among your Mcelwaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelwaney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelwaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcelwaney in 1968 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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