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Kearse Family History

Kearse Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keirsey.

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


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Where is the Kearse family from?

You can see how Kearse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Kearse families living in Berkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kearse's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kearse families in 1891.
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What did your Kearse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kearse. 100% of Kearse men worked as a Gardener and 84% of Kearse 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

What Kearse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kearse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearse 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Kearse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kearse. For the veterans among your Kearse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kearse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kearse in 1949 was 25, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kearse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearse 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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