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Keerns Family History

Keerns 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, Kerns, Keirns, Kern, Beers, Mearns, Kees, Keen, Keer, Geers

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Where is the Keerns family from?

You can see how Keerns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keerns family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keerns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Keerns families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Keerns's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Keerns families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keerns 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 Keerns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keerns. 100% of Keerns men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Keerns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Keerns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keerns 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Keerns. 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 70 military records available for the last name Keerns. For the veterans among your Keerns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keerns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Keerns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Keerns in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keerns

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keerns 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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