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Mcelderry Family History

Mcelderry Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Dorcha ‘son of the dark(-complexioned) lad’.

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


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Where is the Mcelderry family from?

You can see how Mcelderry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelderry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelderry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcelderry families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelderry's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcelderry families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelderry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Barrister was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcelderry. 100% of Mcelderry men worked as a Barrister.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Barrister
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcelderry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelderry 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Mcelderry. 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 960 military records available for the last name Mcelderry. For the veterans among your Mcelderry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelderry lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelderry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcelderry in 1961 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelderry 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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