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Keearns Family History

Keearns 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: Kearns, Mearns, Kearn, Kerans, Kerns, Keirns, Kearnes, Stearns

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Where is the Keearns family from?

You can see how Keearns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keearns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keearns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Keearns families living in North Carolina. This was about 64% of all the recorded Keearns's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Keearns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keearns 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 162 census records available for the last name Keearns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keearns 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Keearns. 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 15 military records available for the last name Keearns. For the veterans among your Keearns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keearns lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Keearns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Keearns in 1965 was 58, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keearns 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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