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Macelhinney Family History

Macelhinney 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: Mcelhinney, Mcelhinny, Mcelhenney, Mcelhiney, Mawhinney, Mcwhinney

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macelhinney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Macelhinney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macelhinney 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Macelhinney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Macelhinney. For the veterans among your Macelhinney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macelhinney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Macelhinney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macelhinney in 1979 was 83, and 86 in 2001.

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