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Keerr Family History

Keerr 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: Kerr, Keer, Knerr, Beer, Kern, Kehr, Ker, Herr, Keel, Seery

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Where is the Keerr family from?

You can see how Keerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keerr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Keerr families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Keerr's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Keerr families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keerr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Keerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keerr 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Keerr. 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 16 military records available for the last name Keerr. For the veterans among your Keerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keerr lifespan?

Average Keerr life expectancy in 1986 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keerr 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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