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Macelhenny Family History

Macelhenny 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: Mcelhenny, Mcilhenny, Mcelhinny, Mcelheney, Mcelhenney, Mcelheny

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Where is the Macelhenny family from?

You can see how Macelhenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macelhenny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macelhenny family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macelhenny's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Macelhenny families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Macelhenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macelhenny 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macelhenny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macelhenny. For the veterans among your Macelhenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macelhenny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Macelhenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Macelhenny in 1966 was 63, and 75 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macelhenny 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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