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Mcelnay Family History

Mcelnay Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolla na Naomh see Gildernew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcelnay family from?

You can see how Mcelnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelnay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcelnay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcelnay family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelnay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcelnay families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcelnay. 100% of Mcelnay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Mcelnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelnay 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcelnay. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcelnay. For the veterans among your Mcelnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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