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Mckelvy Family History

Mckelvy Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McKelvey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mckelvie, Mckamey, Mckey, Mcnelly, Mckenny, Mcknelly, Mckelvey

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Where is the Mckelvy family from?

You can see how Mckelvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelvy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckelvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Mckelvy families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mckelvy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mckelvy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckelvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckelvy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckelvy. 35% of Mckelvy men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Mckelvy women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckelvy were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mckelvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelvy 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Mckelvy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mckelvy. For the veterans among your Mckelvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelvy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mckelvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mckelvy in 1954 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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