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Mc Elveen Family History

Mc Elveen 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: Mcelveen, Mcilveen, Mckelvey, Mcelwee, Mckelvin, Mckelvie, Mcelvain

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Where is the Mc Elveen family from?

You can see how Mc Elveen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Elveen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Elveen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 58 Mc Elveen families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mc Elveen's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mc Elveen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Elveen 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 Mc Elveen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Elveen. 39% of Mc Elveen men worked as a Farmer and 48% of Mc Elveen women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Elveen were Salesman and Time Keeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Spinner
    10%
  • Time Keeper
    10%

What Mc Elveen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Mc Elveen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Elveen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Mc Elveen. 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 273 military records available for the last name Mc Elveen. For the veterans among your Mc Elveen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Elveen lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Mc Elveen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mc Elveen in 1996 was 72, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Elveen 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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