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Kearsing Family History

Kearsing 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: Fearing, Keating, Gearing, Nearing, Persing, Hearing, Dearing

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Where is the Kearsing family from?

You can see how Kearsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearsing family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearsing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kearsing families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearsing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kearsing families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearsing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Kearsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearsing 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kearsing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Kearsing. For the veterans among your Kearsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearsing lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kearsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kearsing in 1952 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearsing 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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