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Kearsy Family History

Kearsy 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: Keary, Kearse, Kearby, Early, Geary, Sears, Kearney, Deary, Kersey

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Where is the Kearsy family from?

You can see how Kearsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearsy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kearsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kearsy families living in Virginia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kearsy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kearsy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Kearsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearsy 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kearsy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kearsy. For the veterans among your Kearsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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