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Mcelhiney Family History

Mcelhiney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McElhinney .

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


Similar surnames: Mcelhaney, Mcelhinny, Mcelheney, Mcelhenny, Mceleney, Mcelhany

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Where is the Mcelhiney family from?

You can see how Mcelhiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelhiney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelhiney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mcelhiney families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelhiney's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcelhiney families in 1911.
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What did your Mcelhiney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelhiney. 29% of Mcelhiney men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Mcelhiney women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelhiney were Manager and Inspector. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • School Teacher
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcelhiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelhiney 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Mcelhiney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 799 military records available for the last name Mcelhiney. For the veterans among your Mcelhiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelhiney lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelhiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcelhiney in 1950 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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