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Kerans Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Skeans, Kerins, Kearns, Kerns, Bevans, Beans, Keeran, Kern, Evans

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Where is the Kerans family from?

You can see how Kerans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Kerans families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kerans's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Kerans families in 1911.
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What did your Kerans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerans. 54% of Kerans men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kerans women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerans were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerans 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Kerans. 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 478 military records available for the last name Kerans. For the veterans among your Kerans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kerans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerans in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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