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Keirs Family History

Keirs Surname Meaning

variant of Keir with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keirs family from?

You can see how Keirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keirs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Keirs families living in Cumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Keirs's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Keirs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keirs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keirs. 100% of Keirs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirs 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Keirs. 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 125 military records available for the last name Keirs. For the veterans among your Keirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirs lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Keirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Keirs in 1954 was 45, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keirs 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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