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Mc Elheny Family History

Mc Elheny Surname 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: Mcelheny, Mcelheney, Mcelhany, Mcelhenny, Mcelhone, Mckelvey

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Where is the Mc Elheny family from?

You can see how Mc Elheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Elheny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Elheny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 72 Mc Elheny families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 51% of all the recorded Mc Elheny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Elheny families in 1880.
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What did your Mc Elheny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Elheny. 27% of Mc Elheny men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

What Mc Elheny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Mc Elheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Elheny 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mc Elheny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 101 military records available for the last name Mc Elheny. For the veterans among your Mc Elheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Elheny lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Mc Elheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mc Elheny in 1977 was 71, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Elheny 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.

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