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Kelver Family History

Kelver 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: Keller, Kelner, Kelber, Kelker, Kelter, Kelder, Kelzer, Kever, Keever

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Where is the Kelver family from?

You can see how Kelver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Kelver families living in Norfolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kelver's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kelver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kelver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelver. 56% of Kelver men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kelver women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelver were Dealer and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Dealer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Kelver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelver 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kelver. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kelver. For the veterans among your Kelver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kelver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kelver in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelver 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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