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Mcelvenny Family History

Mcelvenny 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 Mcelvenny family from?

You can see how Mcelvenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelvenny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelvenny families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mcelvenny families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelvenny's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcelvenny families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelvenny 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 Mcelvenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcelvenny. 100% of Mcelvenny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcelvenny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Mcelvenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelvenny 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Mcelvenny. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mcelvenny. For the veterans among your Mcelvenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelvenny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelvenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcelvenny in 1965 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelvenny 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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