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Kearse Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Keirsey .

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


Similar surnames: Pearce, Pearse, Keane, Keasey, Kearn, Bearse, Keays, Bearce, Kearney

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Where is the Kearse family from?

You can see how Kearse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kearse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kearse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kearse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kearse. 100% of Kearse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kearse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearse 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Kearse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kearse. For the veterans among your Kearse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kearse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kearse in 1949 was 25, and 67 in 2004.

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