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Keirl Family History

Keirl Name Meaning

see Curl .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Keil, Kerl, Keirn, Keir, Kearl, Kiel, Kil, Kern, Keitel, Neill

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Where is the Keirl family from?

You can see how Keirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keirl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Keirl family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Keirl's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Keirl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keirl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keirl. 50% of Keirl men worked as a Farmer and 86% of Keirl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keirl were General Labourer and Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirl 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Keirl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Keirl. For the veterans among your Keirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Keirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Keirl in 1968 was 90, and 84 in 1998.

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