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Mcelvy Family History

Mcelvy 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: Mckelvy, Mcevoy, Meloy, Mckelvey, Melby, Mcclay, Mcelroy, Mcelravy

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Where is the Mcelvy family from?

You can see how Mcelvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelvy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcelvy family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelvy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mcelvy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcelvy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelvy. 72% of Mcelvy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcelvy women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcelvy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcelvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelvy 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mcelvy. 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 238 military records available for the last name Mcelvy. For the veterans among your Mcelvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelvy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mcelvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcelvy in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelvy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelvy 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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