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Mckelvay Family History

Mckelvay 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, Mckelvy, Mckellar, Mckelvin, Mckelvie, Mcevoy, Mckeeman

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Where is the Mckelvay family from?

You can see how Mckelvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelvay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mckelvay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Mckelvay family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckelvay's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mckelvay families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Mckelvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelvay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mckelvay. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mckelvay. For the veterans among your Mckelvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelvay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mckelvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mckelvay in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckelvay 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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