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Keer Family History

Keer Name Meaning

English: variant of Kear . Indian (Maharashtra): probably a nickname from Marathi kir ‘parrot’. Indian (Punjab): Sikh (Khatri) name of unexplained etymology. Scottish: variant of Keir .

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


Similar surnames: Kier, Keel, Deer, Meer, Keep, Teer, Kees, Geer, Beer, Kerr

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Where is the Keer family from?

You can see how Keer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 90 Keer families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Keer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keer. 48% of Keer men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Keer women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keer were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Commis
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Keer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Keer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keer. For the veterans among your Keer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keer in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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