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Keara Family History

Keara 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: Kara, Keary, Kear, Kearn, Meara, Kearl, Kaba, Bear, Hearn, Karp

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Where is the Keara family from?

You can see how Keara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keara family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Keara families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Keara family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keara's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Keara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keara 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 45 census records available for the last name Keara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keara 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Keara. 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 7 military records available for the last name Keara. For the veterans among your Keara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keara lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keara 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 Keara

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