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Origins of the McElvoy surname

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About the McElvoys

We have a total number of 408 records for people with the last name McElvoy.

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Where do most McElvoys live?

In 1921, most McElvoys lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about McElvoys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 107 records for the McElvoy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were McElvoys most likely to marry?

Mc Elvoys

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Browns

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What are the most common McElvoy first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for McElvoys

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

Common Female occupations for McElvoys in 1921
Rag Sorter

2

Annuitant

1

Charwoman

1

Cotton Picker

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for McElvoys in 1921
Platelayer

2

Tailor

2

Apprentice Electrical Engineering

1

Boat Yard Labourer

1

Clay Pipe Maker

1

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