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Mcelligot Family History

Mcelligot 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, Elliot, Elliott, Mellis, Colliton, Mello, Melling, Mellon

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Where is the Mcelligot family from?

You can see how Mcelligot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelligot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcelligot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcelligot family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcelligot's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcelligot families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Mcelligot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelligot 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Mcelligot. 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 75 military records available for the last name Mcelligot. For the veterans among your Mcelligot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelligot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Mcelligot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcelligot in 1962 was 85, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelligot 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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