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Keeir Family History

Keeir 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: Keer, Keir, Beer, Kehr, Keil, Ker, Weir, Klein, Kerr, Keel

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Where is the Keeir family from?

You can see how Keeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeir family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Keeir families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keeir's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Keeir families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Keeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeir 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keeir. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keeir. For the veterans among your Keeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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