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Keirsey Family History

Keirsey Surname Meaning

Irish (of Norman origin): topographic name dating back to the 13th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keirsey family from?

You can see how Keirsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Keirsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Keirsey families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Keirsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keirsey families in 1891.
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What did your Keirsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keirsey. 49% of Keirsey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keirsey women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Keirsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keirsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirsey 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Keirsey. 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 405 military records available for the last name Keirsey. For the veterans among your Keirsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirsey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Keirsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keirsey in 1954 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keirsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keirsey 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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