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Keehr Family History

Keehr 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: Kehr, Klehr, Keer, Keehn, Beer, Kiehl, Ker, Kerr, Kuehn, Keel

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Where is the Keehr family from?

You can see how Keehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keehr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Keehr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Keehr family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Keehr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keehr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keehr 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 Keehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keehr. 100% of Keehr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Keehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keehr 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Keehr. 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 134 military records available for the last name Keehr. For the veterans among your Keehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keehr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Keehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Keehr in 1967 was 70, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keehr 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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