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Mcelduff Family History

Mcelduff Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Duibh ‘son of Giolla Dubh’ the ‘dark-haired lad’.Compare Kilduff and Duff.

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


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Where is the Mcelduff family from?

You can see how Mcelduff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelduff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelduff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mcelduff families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcelduff's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcelduff families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelduff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcelduff. 100% of Mcelduff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Mcelduff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelduff 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Mcelduff. 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 340 military records available for the last name Mcelduff. For the veterans among your Mcelduff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelduff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelduff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcelduff in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelduff 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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