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Kearey Family History

Kearey Surname Meaning

see Keary.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kearey family from?

You can see how Kearey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kearey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Kearey families living in London. This was about 66% of all the recorded Kearey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kearey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearey 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 Kearey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bargeman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kearey. 50% of Kearey men worked as a Bargeman and 100% of Kearey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bargeman
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kearey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kearey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearey 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Kearey. 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 168 military records available for the last name Kearey. For the veterans among your Kearey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Kearey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kearey in 1967 was 73, and 91 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kearey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearey 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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