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Keor Family History

Keor 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: Kehr, Ker, Kor, Kerr, Keer, Kear, Keir, Keo, Keon, Ko

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Where is the Keor family from?

You can see how Keor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keor families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Keor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Keor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keor 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Keor. 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 12 military records available for the last name Keor. For the veterans among your Keor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keor

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