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Mcelvain Family History

Mcelvain Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwain.

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


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Where is the Mcelvain family from?

You can see how Mcelvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelvain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelvain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 19 Mcelvain families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mcelvain's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcelvain families in 1840.
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What did your Mcelvain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcelvain. 56% of Mcelvain men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mcelvain women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcelvain were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Crane Operator
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Mcelvain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcelvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelvain 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Mcelvain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcelvain. For the veterans among your Mcelvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelvain lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcelvain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcelvain in 1953 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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