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Keares Family History

Keares 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: Kearns, Kares, Kehres, Meares, Kearnes, Karas, Terres, Mares, Keane

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Where is the Keares family from?

You can see how Keares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keares family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keares families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there was 1 Keares family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Keares's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keares families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keares 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 Keares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dry Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keares. 100% of Keares men worked as a Dry Cleaner.

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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

  • Dry Cleaner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Keares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keares 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Keares. 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 19 military records available for the last name Keares. For the veterans among your Keares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keares lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Keares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keares in 1958 was 60, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keares 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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