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Mcelhenney Family History

Mcelhenney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McElhinney.

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


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Where is the Mcelhenney family from?

You can see how Mcelhenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelhenney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelhenney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcelhenney families living in Durham. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcelhenney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcelhenney families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelhenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcelhenney. 100% of Mcelhenney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcelhenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelhenney 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Mcelhenney. 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 394 military records available for the last name Mcelhenney. For the veterans among your Mcelhenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelhenney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelhenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcelhenney in 1963 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelhenney 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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