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Keirce Family History

Keirce 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: Peirce, Kerce, Kierce, Kice, Kirch, Keirn, Beirne, Keir, Keirsey

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Where is the Keirce family from?

You can see how Keirce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirce family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keirce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Keirce families living in Georgia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Keirce's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Keirce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Keirce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirce 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Keirce. 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 32 military records available for the last name Keirce. For the veterans among your Keirce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirce lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Keirce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Keirce in 1965 was 54, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keirce 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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