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Mckelve Family History

Mckelve 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: Mckelvey, Mckelvie, Mckelvy, Mckell, Mckeever, Mckelvin, Mckeage

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Where is the Mckelve family from?

You can see how Mckelve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelve family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mckelve families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mckelve family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckelve's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Mckelve families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mckelve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelve 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mckelve. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mckelve. For the veterans among your Mckelve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelve lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Mckelve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mckelve in 1977 was 86, and 80 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckelve 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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