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Mcelmurry Family History

Mcelmurry Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McElmurray.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcelmurry family from?

You can see how Mcelmurry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelmurry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelmurry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mcelmurry families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelmurry's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcelmurry families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelmurry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelmurry. 49% of Mcelmurry men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Mcelmurry women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelmurry were Farming and 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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Housework
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcelmurry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelmurry 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Mcelmurry. 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 377 military records available for the last name Mcelmurry. For the veterans among your Mcelmurry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelmurry lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelmurry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcelmurry in 1951 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

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