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Keros Family History

Keros 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: Kerns, Kerbs, Eros, Kos, Herod, Heron, Karas, Boros, Kern, Kron

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Where is the Keros family from?

You can see how Keros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keros family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Keros families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keros's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keros families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keros. 67% of Keros men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    67%
  • Soda Dispenser
    34%

What Keros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Keros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keros 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Keros. 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 68 military records available for the last name Keros. For the veterans among your Keros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keros lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Keros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Keros in 1961 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keros 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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