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Kearin Family History

Kearin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kearin family from?

You can see how Kearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kearin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kearin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kearin families in 1911.
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What did your Kearin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kearin. 43% of Kearin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kearin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kearin were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Accountant
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Kearin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearin 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Kearin. 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 150 military records available for the last name Kearin. For the veterans among your Kearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kearin in 1958 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kearin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearin 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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