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Kelvy Family History

Kelvy 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: Kelly, Kelty, Selvy, Kley, Kenny, Kilby, Levy, Kell, Kelsey, Akeley

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Where is the Kelvy family from?

You can see how Kelvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelvy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Kelvy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelvy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kelvy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelvy 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Kelvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelvy 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Kelvy. 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 610 military records available for the last name Kelvy. For the veterans among your Kelvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelvy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kelvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kelvy in 1962 was 25, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelvy 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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