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Mcelmoil Family History

Mcelmoil 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: Mcelwain, Mcelhone, Mcelroy, Mcelvain, Mcgloin, Melis, Melin, Mccool

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Where is the Mcelmoil family from?

You can see how Mcelmoil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelmoil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelmoil families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mcelmoil family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelmoil's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Mcelmoil families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Mcelmoil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelmoil 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcelmoil. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcelmoil. For the veterans among your Mcelmoil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelmoil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Mcelmoil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcelmoil in 1974 was 62, and 95 in 1983.

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