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Keiry Family History

Keiry 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: Keary, Keirn, Keir, Kerry, Keily, Henry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Kern

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Where is the Keiry family from?

You can see how Keiry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keiry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Keiry families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Keiry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keiry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiry 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 298 census records available for the last name Keiry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiry 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Keiry. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keiry. For the veterans among your Keiry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiry lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Keiry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keiry in 1978 was 74, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiry 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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