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Mckelvery Family History

Mckelvery 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, Mckeever, Mckelvy, Mckeller, Mcgilvery, Mcenery, Mckellar

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Where is the Mckelvery family from?

You can see how Mckelvery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelvery family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mckelvery families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mckelvery family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckelvery's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mckelvery families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Mckelvery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelvery 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mckelvery. 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 Mckelvery. For the veterans among your Mckelvery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelvery lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Mckelvery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mckelvery in 1983 was 33, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckelvery 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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