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Mcalhany Family History

Mcalhany Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McElhinney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcalhany family from?

You can see how Mcalhany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalhany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalhany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 9 Mcalhany families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalhany's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcalhany families in 1841.
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What did your Mcalhany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcalhany. 70% of Mcalhany men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

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Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Mcalhany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalhany 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 Mcalhany. 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 222 military records available for the last name Mcalhany. For the veterans among your Mcalhany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalhany lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcalhany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcalhany in 1966 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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