Mcellan Surname Meaning & Mcellan Family History at Ancestry.com.au®

Mcellan 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.

Where is the Mcellan family from?

You can see how Mcellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcellan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcellan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Mcellan families living in Angus. This was about 10% of all the recorded Mcellan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcellan families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcellan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcellan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 257 census records available for the last name Mcellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcellan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcellan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 17 military records available for the last name Mcellan. For the veterans among your Mcellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcellan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Mcellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcellan in 1965 was 101, and 85 in 1982.

Mcellan Surname Meaning

Where is the Mcellan family from?

What Mcellan family records will you find?

What is the average Mcellan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Mcellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcellan in 1965 was 101, and 85 in 1982.

172	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
27	Immigration Records
257	Census and Voter Lists
53	Member Trees

172	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
27	Immigration Records
257	Census and Voter Lists
53	Member Trees

Mcellan Family History