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Origins of the McEleny surname

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About the McElenys

We have a total number of 186 records for people with the last name McEleny.

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Where do most McElenys live?

In 1921, most McElenys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about McElenys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 79 records for the McEleny surname. The oldest one dates back to 1846.

Who were McElenys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McEleny first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McElenys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McElenys in 1921
Art Needle Woman

1

Hawker

1

Labourer's Wife

1

Laundress

1

Shop Keeper (Fruiterer)

1

Common Male occupations for McElenys in 1921
Apprentice Joiner

1

Caulker

1

Clerk

1

Copper Smith

1

Coppersmith

1

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