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Mc Elwaney Family History

Mc Elwaney 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: Mcelhaney, Mcenaney, Mclaney, Mceneaney, Mceleney, Mcelheney

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Where is the Mc Elwaney family from?

You can see how Mc Elwaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Elwaney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mc Elwaney families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Elwaney's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mc Elwaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Elwaney 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 Elwaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Elwaney. 72% of Mc Elwaney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mc Elwaney women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mc Elwaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mc Elwaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Elwaney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mc Elwaney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mc Elwaney. For the veterans among your Mc Elwaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Elwaney lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Mc Elwaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mc Elwaney in 1995 was 88, and 48 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Elwaney 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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