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Kelvey Family History

Kelvey Surname Meaning

reduced form of McKelvey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kelvey family from?

You can see how Kelvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kelvey families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kelvey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kelvey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelvey 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 Kelvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kelvey. 100% of Kelvey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kelvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelvey 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Kelvey. 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 999 military records available for the last name Kelvey. For the veterans among your Kelvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelvey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kelvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kelvey in 1968 was 69, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelvey 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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