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Kelvis Family History

Kelvis 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: Kellis, Melis, Mellis, Levis, Dellis, Kulis, Kervin, Melvin, Kalis

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Where is the Kelvis family from?

You can see how Kelvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelvis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kelvis families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelvis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kelvis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Kelvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelvis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kelvis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kelvis. For the veterans among your Kelvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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