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Keron Family History

Keron Surname Meaning

from Ó Cearáin see Kieran.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Keron family from?

You can see how Keron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Keron families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Keron's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Keron families in 1911.
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What did your Keron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keron. 50% of Keron men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Keron women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keron were Medical Doctor and Nurse.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Medical Doctor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keron 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Keron. 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 169 military records available for the last name Keron. For the veterans among your Keron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keron in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keron 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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