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Mcelfish Family History

Mcelfish Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McElfresh.

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


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Where is the Mcelfish family from?

You can see how Mcelfish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelfish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelfish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mcelfish families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcelfish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcelfish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelfish 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 Mcelfish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelfish. 24% of Mcelfish men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Mcelfish women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelfish were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Mcelfish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcelfish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelfish 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mcelfish. 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 366 military records available for the last name Mcelfish. For the veterans among your Mcelfish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelfish lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Mcelfish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcelfish in 1946 was 45, and 69 in 2003.

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