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Keirnon Family History

Keirnon 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: Vernon, Kirton, Hernon, Keirn, Gernon, Kernan, Kennon, Ketron, Keirns

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Where is the Keirnon family from?

You can see how Keirnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirnon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keirnon families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Keirnon families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Keirnon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keirnon families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirnon 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 48 census records available for the last name Keirnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirnon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keirnon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Keirnon. For the veterans among your Keirnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirnon lifespan?

Average Keirnon life expectancy in 1996 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keirnon 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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