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Keirer Family History

Keirer 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: Keiper, Kehrer, Keiler, Keifer, Keiner, Keiter, Keiser, Keizer

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Where is the Keirer family from?

You can see how Keirer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keirer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Keirer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keirer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Keirer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirer 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 43 census records available for the last name Keirer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Keirer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keirer. For the veterans among your Keirer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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