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Mcelliott Family History

Mcelliott 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: Mcelligott, Elliott, Mellott, Callicott, Ellicott, Elliot, Melott

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Where is the Mcelliott family from?

You can see how Mcelliott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelliott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelliott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcelliott family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelliott's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mcelliott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelliott 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 Mcelliott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelliott. 67% of Mcelliott men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mcelliott women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelliott were Farmer and Cashier.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Cashier
    40%

What Mcelliott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcelliott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelliott 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Mcelliott. 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 233 military records available for the last name Mcelliott. For the veterans among your Mcelliott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelliott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcelliott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcelliott in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelliott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelliott 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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