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Kelve Family History

Kelve 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: Kelle, Neve, Keller, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Kale, Keane, Kyle

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Where is the Kelve family from?

You can see how Kelve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelve family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kelve family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelve's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelve families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Kelve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelve 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kelve. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kelve. For the veterans among your Kelve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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