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Keery Family History

Keery Surname Meaning

Irish (Westmeath): variant of Keary.

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


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Where is the Keery family from?

You can see how Keery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Keery families living in Cornwall. This was about 42% of all the recorded Keery's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Keery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keery 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 Keery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keery. 100% of Keery 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keery 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Keery. 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 273 military records available for the last name Keery. For the veterans among your Keery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keery lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Keery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keery in 1949 was 51, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keery 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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