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Mcelhinny Family History

Mcelhinny Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McElhinney.

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


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Where is the Mcelhinny family from?

You can see how Mcelhinny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelhinny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelhinny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mcelhinny families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mcelhinny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcelhinny families in 1891.
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What did your Mcelhinny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelhinny. 22% of Mcelhinny men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mcelhinny women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelhinny were Truck Driver and School Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%

What Mcelhinny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcelhinny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelhinny 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Mcelhinny. 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 326 military records available for the last name Mcelhinny. For the veterans among your Mcelhinny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelhinny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelhinny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcelhinny in 1956 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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