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Mcelhaney Family History

Mcelhaney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McElhinney.

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


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Where is the Mcelhaney family from?

You can see how Mcelhaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelhaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelhaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mcelhaney families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelhaney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcelhaney families in 1911.
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What did your Mcelhaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelhaney. 24% of Mcelhaney men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Mcelhaney women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelhaney were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

What Mcelhaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mcelhaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelhaney 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Mcelhaney. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcelhaney. For the veterans among your Mcelhaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelhaney lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelhaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcelhaney in 1950 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelhaney 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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