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Mccelvey Family History

Mccelvey 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: Mckelvey, Mccolley, Mccorvey, Mcnelley, Mccalley, Mckelvy, Mcculley

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Where is the Mccelvey family from?

You can see how Mccelvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccelvey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccelvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Mccelvey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccelvey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mccelvey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccelvey 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 Mccelvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccelvey. 43% of Mccelvey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Mccelvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Mccelvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccelvey 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mccelvey. 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 177 military records available for the last name Mccelvey. For the veterans among your Mccelvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccelvey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mccelvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mccelvey in 1965 was 49, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccelvey 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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