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Kearas Family History

Kearas 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: Karas, Kearns, Maras, Kardas, Kara, Caras, Kuras, Sears, Kaas, Taras

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Where is the Kearas family from?

You can see how Kearas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearas family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kearas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kearas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearas 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 Kearas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sweed Skirt Finisher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kearas. 50% of Kearas women worked as a Sweed Skirt Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Sweed Skirt Finisher
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Kearas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Kearas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearas 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kearas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kearas. For the veterans among your Kearas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kearas

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