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Mcelevy Family History

Mcelevy Surname 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: Mcenery, Mcelroy, Mcelravy, Mckelvy, Mceleney, Mcelheny, Manley

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Where is the Mcelevy family from?

You can see how Mcelevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelevy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcelevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mcelevy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelevy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcelevy families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Mcelevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelevy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mcelevy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcelevy. For the veterans among your Mcelevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelevy

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