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Origins of the McKelvie surname

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Where do most McKelvies live?

In 1921, most McKelvies lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McKelvies

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,810 records for the McKelvie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1684.

Who were McKelvies most likely to marry?

Mc Kelvies

&

Robertsons

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What are the most common McKelvie first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McKelvies

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McKelvies in 1921
Dressmaker

45

Hawker

39

Housekeeper

30

Domestic Servant

26

House Keeper

18

Common Male occupations for McKelvies in 1921
Farmer

49

Coal Miner

45

Joiner

37

General Labourer

22

Baker

20

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