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Mcelreath Family History

Mcelreath Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McElrath .

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


Similar surnames: Mcilrath, Mcelravy, Mcelrath, Culbreath, Colbath, Mccreary, Mcalear

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Where is the Mcelreath family from?

You can see how Mcelreath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelreath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelreath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 7 Mcelreath families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelreath's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcelreath families in 1861.
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What did your Mcelreath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelreath. 35% of Mcelreath men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcelreath women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelreath were Salesman and Billing Clerk. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Billing Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcelreath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelreath 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Mcelreath. 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 603 military records available for the last name Mcelreath. For the veterans among your Mcelreath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelreath lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelreath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcelreath in 1946 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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