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Kelvington Family History

Kelvington 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: Elvington, Yelvington, Ellington, Kennington, Elkington, Wellington

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Where is the Kelvington family from?

You can see how Kelvington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelvington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelvington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Kelvington families living in Yorkshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Kelvington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kelvington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelvington 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 Kelvington 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 Kelvington. 100% of Kelvington men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Kelvington 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%

What Kelvington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelvington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelvington 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kelvington. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kelvington. For the veterans among your Kelvington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelvington lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelvington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelvington in 1964 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelvington 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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