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Mcelvaney Family History

Mcelvaney Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolla Mheana see McIlvenna.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcelvaney family from?

You can see how Mcelvaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelvaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelvaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mcelvaney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcelvaney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcelvaney families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelvaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcelvaney. 100% of Mcelvaney men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mcelvaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcelvaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcelvaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelvaney 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Mcelvaney. 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 209 military records available for the last name Mcelvaney. For the veterans among your Mcelvaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelvaney lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelvaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcelvaney in 1961 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelvaney 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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