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Keirns Family History

Keirns Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Kearns.

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


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Where is the Keirns family from?

You can see how Keirns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keirns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Keirns families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Keirns's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Keirns families in 1911.
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What did your Keirns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keirns. 37% of Keirns men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Keirns women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keirns were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keirns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirns 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Keirns. 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 307 military records available for the last name Keirns. For the veterans among your Keirns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirns lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keirns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Keirns in 1964 was 93, and 59 in 2004.

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