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Kearus Family History

Kearus 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: Kearns, Karas, Knaus, Sears, Bearup, Mearns, Petrus, Kaus, Kares

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Where is the Kearus family from?

You can see how Kearus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kearus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kearus families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kearus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kearus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearus 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 Kearus ancestors do for a living?

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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kearus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kearus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearus 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Kearus. 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 150 military records available for the last name Kearus. For the veterans among your Kearus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearus lifespan?

Average Kearus life expectancy in 1965 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearus 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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