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Mceldrew Family History

Mceldrew 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: Muldrew, Mcandrew, Mcendree, Mcelfresh, Mcclure, Mulgrew, Meldrum

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Where is the Mceldrew family from?

You can see how Mceldrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceldrew family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Mceldrew families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceldrew's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mceldrew families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Mceldrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceldrew 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mceldrew. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mceldrew. For the veterans among your Mceldrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceldrew lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Mceldrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mceldrew in 1976 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceldrew 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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