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Mceldoon Family History

Mceldoon 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: Muldoon, Mcaloon, Sheldon, Melson, Mcelwain, Melton, Eldon, Mcelhone

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Where is the Mceldoon family from?

You can see how Mceldoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceldoon family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Mceldoon families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Mceldoon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceldoon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mceldoon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Mceldoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceldoon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mceldoon. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mceldoon. For the veterans among your Mceldoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceldoon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mceldoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mceldoon in 1964 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceldoon 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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