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Mcelheny Family History

Mcelheny Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McElhinney.

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


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Where is the Mcelheny family from?

You can see how Mcelheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelheny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelheny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Mcelheny families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mcelheny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcelheny families in 1840.
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What did your Mcelheny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelheny. 23% of Mcelheny men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mcelheny women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelheny were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Mcelheny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcelheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelheny 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Mcelheny. 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 742 military records available for the last name Mcelheny. For the veterans among your Mcelheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelheny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcelheny in 1956 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelheny 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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