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Keiran Family History

Keiran 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, Keeran, Verran, Kern, Krizan, Kelman, Leiman, Kirn, Beran

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Where is the Keiran family from?

You can see how Keiran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keiran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keiran family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keiran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keiran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiran 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 Keiran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keiran. 60% of Keiran men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Keiran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Keiran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiran 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Keiran. 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 240 military records available for the last name Keiran. For the veterans among your Keiran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keiran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keiran in 1963 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keiran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiran 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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