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Kearly Family History

Kearly 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: Early, Keary, Kealy, Kearley, Kearl, Kearby, Geary, Karl, Kraly

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Where is the Kearly family from?

You can see how Kearly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Kearly families living in Middlesex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kearly's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kearly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearly 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 Kearly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Kearly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearly 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Kearly. 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 137 military records available for the last name Kearly. For the veterans among your Kearly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kearly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kearly in 1967 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearly 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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