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Kearful Family History

Kearful 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: Kearl, Karl, Kaul, Earl, Bearup, Pearl, Kearney, Karpel, Karol, Kreul

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Where is the Kearful family from?

You can see how Kearful families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearful family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kearful families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kearful family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearful's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Kearful families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Kearful. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearful 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kearful. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kearful. For the veterans among your Kearful ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearful lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Kearful life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kearful in 1966 was 91, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearful 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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