McElgun family name history and map

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McElgun

McElgun in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 26 people named McElgun in Ireland: 10 men and 16 women.

Counties with McElgun in Ireland

Most McElguns were found in Fermanagh (10), with smaller numbers in Cavan (7), Sligo (6), Donegal (1) and Monaghan (1).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

McElgun average age in 1911

The average McElgun in 1911 was 33.2 years old, though with only 26 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

McElgun literacy in 1911

Of the McElguns whose literacy was recorded, 76% could both read and write, 16% could read but not write, and 8% could do neither.

McElgun common first names

Among the McElguns were men named James (2), Joseph (2), Thomas (2), Edward and Francis and women named Maggie (3), Mary (3), Mary A (2), Bridget and Delia.

McElgun occupations in 1911

The most common entry on a McElgun's census form was "Scholar"; 30.8% (8) were children at school. Among the rest, the most common occupations were farmer (26.9%), domestic servant (7.7%), housekeeper (3.8%) and knitter / lace worker (3.8%).

What religion is McElgun?

McElguns were overwhelmingly Roman Catholic, 96.2% of them.

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McElgun statistics (1911)

Number: 26
Rank: 8,230
Average Age: 33

McElgun in the USA (2020)

Number: 0
Rank: 0

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero. 

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