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Mcelyea Family History

Mcelyea Surname Meaning

Irish: perhaps an altered form of McElwee.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcelyea family from?

You can see how Mcelyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelyea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelyea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Mcelyea families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelyea's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcelyea families in 1841.
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What did your Mcelyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelyea. 33% of Mcelyea men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Mcelyea women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelyea were Salesman and House Work.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    36%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • House Work
    18%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcelyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelyea 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Mcelyea. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcelyea. For the veterans among your Mcelyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelyea lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcelyea in 1944 was 27, and 66 in 2004.

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