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Origins of the McElvaney surname

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About the McElvaneys

We have a total number of 228 records for people with the last name McElvaney.

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Where do most McElvaneys live?

In 1921, most McElvaneys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about McElvaneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 138 records for the McElvaney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were McElvaneys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McElvaney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Eleanor

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Common jobs for McElvaneys

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

Common Female occupations for McElvaneys in 1921
Coopers Wife

1

Domestic Servant

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Not Known

1

Common Male occupations for McElvaneys in 1921
Fish Plate Mill Labourer

2

General Labourer

2

Steelworks Labourer

2

Brick Layer

1

Coal Miner

1

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