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Mcelheney Family History

Mcelheney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McElhinney.

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


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Where is the Mcelheney family from?

You can see how Mcelheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelheney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelheney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Mcelheney families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcelheney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcelheney families in 1840.
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What did your Mcelheney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelheney. 34% of Mcelheney men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mcelheney women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelheney were Tacker and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Machinist Helper
    17%
  • Tacker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Mcelheney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcelheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelheney 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Mcelheney. 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 384 military records available for the last name Mcelheney. For the veterans among your Mcelheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelheney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelheney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mcelheney in 1963 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelheney 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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