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Kieras Family History

Kieras 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: Kieran, Mieras, Karas, Kuras, Riera, Kienast, Viegas, Mierau, Kies

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Where is the Kieras family from?

You can see how Kieras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kieras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Kieras families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kieras's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kieras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieras 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 Kieras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kieras. 34% of Kieras men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Kieras women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kieras were Janitor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Welder
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    31%
  • Assembler
    24%
  • Decorator
    24%
  • Seamstress
    24%

What Kieras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Kieras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieras 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Kieras. 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 184 military records available for the last name Kieras. For the veterans among your Kieras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieras lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kieras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kieras in 1958 was 35, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieras 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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