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Keira Family History

Keira 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: Keirn, Keir, Neira, Keita, Taira, Serra, Kern, Mira, Kehr, Keil

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Where is the Keira family from?

You can see how Keira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keira family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keira families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Keira family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Keira's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Keira families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keira 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 49 census records available for the last name Keira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keira 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Keira. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keira. For the veterans among your Keira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keira lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keira 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keira

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