Mcelnay Family History

Mcelnay Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolla na Naomh see Gildernew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Mcclay, Mcelroy, Mcnay, Mcelravy, Mcenany, Mceleney, Mcelhany, Mclay, Cerney, Melia

591 record(s) for Mcelnay

200	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
25	Immigration Records
92	Census and Voter Lists
257	Member Trees

Where is the Mcelnay family from?

You can see how Mcelnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelnay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcelnay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mcelnay families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelnay's in USA. California had the highest population of Mcelnay families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcelnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcelnay.

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 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Mcelnay family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 92 census records available for the last name Mcelnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelnay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcelnay. 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.

Military Records

There are 17 military records available for the last name Mcelnay. For the veterans among your Mcelnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Mcelnay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelnay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.