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Mcelhoe Family History

Mcelhoe 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: Mcelhone, Mcenroe, Mcelroy, Mcelwee, Mehle, Choe, Melle, Melson

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Where is the Mcelhoe family from?

You can see how Mcelhoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelhoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelhoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcelhoe families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelhoe's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Mcelhoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelhoe 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 Mcelhoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcelhoe. 100% of Mcelhoe men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Mcelhoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Mcelhoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelhoe 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 Mcelhoe. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mcelhoe. For the veterans among your Mcelhoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelhoe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelhoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcelhoe in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelhoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelhoe 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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