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Mcelvanna Family History

Mcelvanna 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: Mcelvain, Mcelwain, Cavanna, Mcelhannon, Mcelveen, Mulvenna, Mckanna

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Where is the Mcelvanna family from?

You can see how Mcelvanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelvanna family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Mcelvanna families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Mcelvanna families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelvanna's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcelvanna families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Mcelvanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelvanna 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 Mcelvanna. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcelvanna. For the veterans among your Mcelvanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelvanna lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Mcelvanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcelvanna in 1975 was 56, and 57 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelvanna 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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