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Keris Family History

Keris 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: Peris, Karis, Kerns, Kerbs, Kertis, Kerins, Kerin, Reis, Lewis, Boris

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Where is the Keris family from?

You can see how Keris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Keris families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keris's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Keris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keris 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 Keris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Redrawer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keris. 63% of Keris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keris women worked as a Redrawer.

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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
    63%
  • Farm Helper
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Redrawer
    100%

What Keris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Keris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keris 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Keris. 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 107 military records available for the last name Keris. For the veterans among your Keris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Keris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keris in 1966 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keris 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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