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Mcelhaugh Family History

Mcelhaugh 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: Kelbaugh, Mcelrath, Colbaugh, Meddaugh, Mcvaugh, Mcgaugh, Mchugh

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Where is the Mcelhaugh family from?

You can see how Mcelhaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelhaugh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mcelhaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelhaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcelhaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelhaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcelhaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcelhaugh. 100% of Mcelhaugh men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mcelhaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Mcelhaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelhaugh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcelhaugh. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcelhaugh. For the veterans among your Mcelhaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelhaugh lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Mcelhaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcelhaugh in 1976 was 94, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelhaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelhaugh 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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