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Mcelravy Family History

Mcelravy Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McIlravy an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Riabhaigh (see McElrath).

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


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Where is the Mcelravy family from?

You can see how Mcelravy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelravy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelravy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mcelravy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelravy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcelravy families in 1911.
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What did your Mcelravy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcelravy. 28% of Mcelravy men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Millwright
    19%

What Mcelravy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcelravy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelravy 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mcelravy. 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 433 military records available for the last name Mcelravy. For the veterans among your Mcelravy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelravy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelravy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mcelravy in 1946 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelravy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelravy 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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