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Keior Family History

Keior 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: Keir, Prior, Kehr, Keil, Ker, Weir, Kor, Kerr, Keiper, Heier

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Where is the Keior family from?

You can see how Keior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keior family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Keior families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Keior families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Keior's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Keior families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keior 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 13 census records available for the last name Keior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keior 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keior. 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 Keior. For the veterans among your Keior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keior lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keior 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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