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Keirby Family History

Keirby 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: Kirby, Kerby, Kearby, Kilby, Kibby, Irby, Yearby, Nerby, Keary, Keirn

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Where is the Keirby family from?

You can see how Keirby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Keirby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Keirby families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keirby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keirby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirby 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 Keirby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keirby. 100% of Keirby men worked as a Butcher and 70% of Keirby 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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Cotton Weaver
    30%

What Keirby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Keirby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirby 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Keirby. 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 41 military records available for the last name Keirby. For the veterans among your Keirby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keirby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keirby

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