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Keirr Family History

Keirr 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: Kerr, Keirn, Keir, Kern, Kehr, Keil, Ker, Weir, Keiper, Herr

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Where is the Keirr family from?

You can see how Keirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirr family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Keirr family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Keirr's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Keirr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirr 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 40 census records available for the last name Keirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Keirr. 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 1 military records available for the last name Keirr. For the veterans among your Keirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keirr 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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