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Mcelman Family History

Mcelman Name 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: Melman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Mclean, Mcelwain, Moerman, Mellman

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Where is the Mcelman family from?

You can see how Mcelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Mcelman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcelman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcelman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcelman. 100% of Mcelman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcelman women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Student
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelman 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Mcelman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Mcelman. For the veterans among your Mcelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcelman in 1953 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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