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Keairnes Family History

Keairnes 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: Kearnes, Kearney, Kearns, Karnes, Keirns, Cairnes, Kernes, Barnes

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Where is the Keairnes family from?

You can see how Keairnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keairnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keairnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Keairnes families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Keairnes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Keairnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keairnes 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 Keairnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keairnes. 50% of Keairnes men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Keairnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Keairnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keairnes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Keairnes. 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 37 military records available for the last name Keairnes. For the veterans among your Keairnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keairnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Keairnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keairnes in 1965 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keairnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keairnes 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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