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Mcelhannon Family History

Mcelhannon Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Chonáin ‘son of the servant of (Saint) Conán’.

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


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Where is the Mcelhannon family from?

You can see how Mcelhannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelhannon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelhannon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mcelhannon families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcelhannon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mcelhannon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelhannon 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 Mcelhannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelhannon. 40% of Mcelhannon men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mcelhannon women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelhannon were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Mcelhannon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcelhannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelhannon 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Mcelhannon. 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 580 military records available for the last name Mcelhannon. For the veterans among your Mcelhannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelhannon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelhannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcelhannon in 1945 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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