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Keeran Family History

Keeran Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Kieran.

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


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Where is the Keeran family from?

You can see how Keeran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Keeran families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keeran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keeran families in 1911.
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What did your Keeran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keeran. 18% of Keeran men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Keeran women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keeran were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Keeran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keeran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeran 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Keeran. 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 684 military records available for the last name Keeran. For the veterans among your Keeran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeran lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keeran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keeran in 1953 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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