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Keerans Family History

Keerans 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: Kerans, Keeran, Krans, Keelan, Kieran, Kearns, Keegan, Keenan, Kerns

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Where is the Keerans family from?

You can see how Keerans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keerans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keerans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Keerans families living in North Carolina. This was about 96% of all the recorded Keerans's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Keerans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Keerans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keerans 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Keerans. 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 82 military records available for the last name Keerans. For the veterans among your Keerans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keerans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Keerans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keerans in 1967 was 90, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keerans 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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