Mcelwaine Family History

Mcelwaine Surname Meaning

see McIlwaine.

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

Similar surnames: Mcelwain, Mcilwaine, Mclaine, Mcclaine, Mcilwain, Mcilvaine, Mcelvain, Mcalpine, Mcelhone, Mcswain

12,000 record(s) for Mcelwaine

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
441	Military Records
580	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

Where is the Mcelwaine family from?

You can see how Mcelwaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelwaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelwaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Mcelwaine families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mcelwaine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcelwaine families in 1840.

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

What did your Mcelwaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelwaine. 50% of Mcelwaine men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mcelwaine women worked as a Sales lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelwaine were Laborer and Saleswoman.

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

Salesman

50%

Farmer

30%

Laborer

20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Sales lady

50%

Saleswoman

50%

What Mcelwaine family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Mcelwaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelwaine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 580 immigration records available for the last name Mcelwaine. 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 441 military records available for the last name Mcelwaine. For the veterans among your Mcelwaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Mcelwaine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcelwaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcelwaine in 1964 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelwaine 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.