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Mcelya Family History

Mcelya 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: Mcelyea, Melia, Melka, Cella, Mella, Celaya, Celia, Scelza, Melis

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Where is the Mcelya family from?

You can see how Mcelya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelya family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcelya family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelya's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mcelya families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcelya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcelya. 100% of Mcelya men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mcelya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Mcelya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelya 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcelya. 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 Mcelya. For the veterans among your Mcelya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcelya in 1963 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelya ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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