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Kelvas Family History

Kelvas 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.


Similar surnames: Kellas, Elias, Kelman, Bellas, Zervas, Klas, Kalfas, Kallas, Silvas

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Where is the Kelvas family from?

You can see how Kelvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelvas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelvas family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelvas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kelvas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelvas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kelvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelvas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Kelvas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Kelvas. For the veterans among your Kelvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelvas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1977, in the United States, Kelvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kelvas in 1964 was 66, and 67 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelvas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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