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Keer Family History

Keer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kear. Indian (Maharashtra): probably a nickname from Marathi kir ‘parrot’.

Indian (Punjab): Sikh (Khatri) name of unexplained etymology.

Scottish: variant of Keir.

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


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Where is the Keer family from?

You can see how Keer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 81 Keer families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Keer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keer families in 1891.
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What did your Keer 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 Keer. 13% of Keer men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Keer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keer were French Polisher and Office Cleaner.

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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
    13%
  • Master Builder decorator
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • French Polisher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Office Cleaner
    2%

What Keer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Keer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Keer. 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 Keer. For the veterans among your Keer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keer in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keer 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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