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Mcelligatt Family History

Mcelligatt 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: Mcelligott, Delligatti, Elliott, Callicott, Ellicott, Milligan

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Where is the Mcelligatt family from?

You can see how Mcelligatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelligatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcelligatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mcelligatt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelligatt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mcelligatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelligatt 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 Mcelligatt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Mcelligatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Mcelligatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelligatt 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 Mcelligatt. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mcelligatt. For the veterans among your Mcelligatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelligatt lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Mcelligatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcelligatt in 1979 was 84, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelligatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelligatt 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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