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Kearce Family History

Kearce Name 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: Pearce, Bearce, Kearse, Kerce, Keane, Kearney, Karre, Searle, Arce

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Where is the Kearce family from?

You can see how Kearce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kearce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Kearce families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearce's in USA. California had the highest population of Kearce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearce 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 Kearce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kearce. 50% of Kearce men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kearce women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kearce were Carpenter and Packer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
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What Kearce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Kearce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearce 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kearce. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kearce. For the veterans among your Kearce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearce lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kearce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kearce in 1967 was 75, and 57 in 2003.

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