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Mcelhainey Family History

Mcelhainey 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: Mcelhaney, Mcelhiney, Mcelhinney, Mcelhinny, Mcelheney, Mcelhenney

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Where is the Mcelhainey family from?

You can see how Mcelhainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelhainey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcelhainey families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Mcelhainey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelhainey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcelhainey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcelhainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelhainey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcelhainey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcelhainey. For the veterans among your Mcelhainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelhainey lifespan?

Average Mcelhainey life expectancy in 1963 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelhainey 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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