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Mckelva Family History

Mckelva 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: Mckelvy, Mckelvey, Mckell, Mckellar, Mckenna, Makela, Mckelvin

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Where is the Mckelva family from?

You can see how Mckelva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelva family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mckelva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mckelva family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckelva's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mckelva families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Mckelva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelva 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mckelva. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mckelva. For the veterans among your Mckelva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelva lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mckelva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mckelva in 1973 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckelva 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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