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Mcelwaine Family History

Mcelwaine Surname Meaning

see McIlwaine.

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


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Where is the Mcelwaine family from?

You can see how Mcelwaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelwaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelwaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcelwaine families living in Cumberland. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcelwaine's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcelwaine families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelwaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelwaine. 50% of Mcelwaine men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mcelwaine women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelwaine were Laborer and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Mcelwaine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcelwaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelwaine 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Mcelwaine. 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 441 military records available for the last name Mcelwaine. For the veterans among your Mcelwaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelwaine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcelwaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcelwaine in 1964 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelwaine 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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