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Mc Elroy Family History

Mc Elroy 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: Mcelroy, Muckelroy, Mcleroy, Mcilroy, Melroy, Mcevoy, Meloy, Mcenroe

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Where is the Mc Elroy family from?

You can see how Mc Elroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Elroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Elroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 74 Mc Elroy families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mc Elroy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Elroy families in 1891.
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What did your Mc Elroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Elroy. 90% of Mc Elroy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Woollen Weaver
    10%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Mc Elroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Elroy 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Elroy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mc Elroy. For the veterans among your Mc Elroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Elroy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Elroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mc Elroy in 1966 was 74, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Elroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Elroy 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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