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Kearsey Family History

Kearsey Surname Meaning

see Kersey.

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


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Where is the Kearsey family from?

You can see how Kearsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Kearsey families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kearsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kearsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearsey 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 Kearsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kearsey. 50% of Kearsey men worked as a Bricklayer and 73% of Kearsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kearsey were Furniture Dealer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Butchers Manager
    25%
  • Furniture Dealer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Typist
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Kearsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kearsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearsey 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Kearsey. 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 421 military records available for the last name Kearsey. For the veterans among your Kearsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearsey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kearsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kearsey in 1963 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearsey 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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