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Mcelin Family History

Mcelin 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: Melin, Mclin, Maslin, Melis, Mcewen, Malin, Melia, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Mcelin family from?

You can see how Mcelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mcelin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcelin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelin 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 Mcelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcelin. 100% of Mcelin women worked as a School Teacher.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Mcelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Mcelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mcelin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mcelin. For the veterans among your Mcelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Mcelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcelin in 1967 was 71, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelin 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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