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Keire Family History

Keire 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: Keirn, Keir, Kern, Spire, Keitel, Kehr, Leite, Keil, Ker, Meise

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Where is the Keire family from?

You can see how Keire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Keire families living in Maine. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keire's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Keire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keire 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 126 census records available for the last name Keire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keire 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Keire. 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 12 military records available for the last name Keire. For the veterans among your Keire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Keire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Keire in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keire 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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