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Mcelligott Family History

Mcelligott Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Uileagóid a patronymic from a pet form of the Gaelic form of the personal name William.

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


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Where is the Mcelligott family from?

You can see how Mcelligott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelligott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcelligott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Mcelligott families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mcelligott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcelligott families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelligott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcelligott. 34% of Mcelligott men worked as a House Decorator and 80% of Mcelligott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelligott were Medical Practitioner and Laundress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Medical Practitioner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Barmaid
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Laundress
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mcelligott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelligott 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcelligott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcelligott. For the veterans among your Mcelligott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelligott lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelligott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcelligott in 1952 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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