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Kelvie Family History

Kelvie Surname Meaning

see Kelvey.

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


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Where is the Kelvie family from?

You can see how Kelvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelvie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kelvie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Kelvie families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kelvie's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kelvie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kelvie. 100% of Kelvie men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Kelvie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kelvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelvie 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Kelvie. 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 238 military records available for the last name Kelvie. For the veterans among your Kelvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelvie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kelvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kelvie in 1967 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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