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Kerans Family History

Kerans Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns. This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kerans family from?

You can see how Kerans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Kerans families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kerans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kerans families in 1891.
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What did your Kerans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerans. 100% of Kerans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerans 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Kerans. 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 478 military records available for the last name Kerans. For the veterans among your Kerans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kerans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerans in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerans 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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