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Mckelsey Family History

Mckelsey 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, Kelsey, Mickelsen, Mcnelley, Mckinsey, Mckelvy, Mckeller

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Where is the Mckelsey family from?

You can see how Mckelsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelsey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckelsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mckelsey families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckelsey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mckelsey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckelsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mckelsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckelsey. 100% of Mckelsey men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Mckelsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Mckelsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelsey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mckelsey. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mckelsey. For the veterans among your Mckelsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelsey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Mckelsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mckelsey in 1980 was 75, and 80 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckelsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckelsey 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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