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Keirst Family History

Keirst 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: Kirst, Kerst, Geist, Hirst, Feist, Gerst, Hearst, Karst, Herst, First

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Where is the Keirst family from?

You can see how Keirst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keirst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Keirst families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Keirst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keirst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirst 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 87 census records available for the last name Keirst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirst 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 Keirst. 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 5 military records available for the last name Keirst. For the veterans among your Keirst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keirst 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 Keirst

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