Mcelwey Family History

Mcelwey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mcelwee, Mcewen, Mckelvey, Mcelroy, Melley, Mcnelley, Mcelyea, Mcilwee, Mceleney, Mcelheny

251 record(s) for Mcelwey

108	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
5	Immigration Records
76	Census and Voter Lists
37	Member Trees

Where is the Mcelwey family from?

You can see how Mcelwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelwey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelwey families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1840 there was 1 Mcelwey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelwey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcelwey families in 1840.

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

What Mcelwey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 76 census records available for the last name Mcelwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelwey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcelwey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mcelwey. For the veterans among your Mcelwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Mcelwey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcelwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcelwey in 1974 was 64, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelwey 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.