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Keran Family History

Keran Surname Meaning

see Kearns.

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


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Where is the Keran family from?

You can see how Keran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Keran families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Keran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keran families in 1891.
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What did your Keran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keran. 29% of Keran men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Keran women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keran were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Keran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keran 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Keran. 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 368 military records available for the last name Keran. For the veterans among your Keran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keran in 1962 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keran 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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