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Mcelver Family History

Mcelver Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcever, Culver, Meller, Mueller, Mckelvey, Melber, Melcer, Melder

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Where is the Mcelver family from?

You can see how Mcelver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelver family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcelver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcelver family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcelver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcelver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcelver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Buffet Maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcelver. 100% of Mcelver women worked as a Buffet Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Buffet Maid
    100%

What Mcelver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Mcelver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelver 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcelver. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcelver. For the veterans among your Mcelver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcelver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mcelver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcelver in 1965 was 71, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcelver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcelver 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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