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Mcelwrath Family History

Mcelwrath 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: Mcelrath, Mcilrath, Mcelreath, Mcelwain, Mcelfresh, Mcgrath, Milbrath

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Where is the Mcelwrath family from?

You can see how Mcelwrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelwrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelwrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mcelwrath families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcelwrath's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcelwrath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelwrath 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 Mcelwrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelwrath. 100% of Mcelwrath men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcelwrath women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mcelwrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Mcelwrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelwrath 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mcelwrath. 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 160 military records available for the last name Mcelwrath. For the veterans among your Mcelwrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelwrath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcelwrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcelwrath in 1964 was 64, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelwrath 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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