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Mckelry Family History

Mckelry Name 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: Mckelvy, Mckelvey, Muckelroy, Mckell, Mcneary, Mchenry, Mcelroy

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Where is the Mckelry family from?

You can see how Mckelry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckelry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mckelry family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckelry's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mckelry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckelry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckelry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckelry. 100% of Mckelry men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Mckelry women worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Mckelry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelry 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mckelry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Mckelry. For the veterans among your Mckelry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mckelry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mckelry in 1964 was 60, and 103 in 2001.

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