Who was Keith Cairns?

Keith Cairns (1925–1987) was born in 26 now 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand and died in Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Keith Raymond Cairns 1925–1987

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Reliability Score: A

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Feb 1925 · 26 now 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 19 Nov 1987 · Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand

Father John Mill Cairns

Mother Marion Allsworth

Spouse Shirley Patricia Fitzgerald

Children Anthony Raymond Cairns, Judith Marie Cairns, Peter Joseph Cairns, Robert Leonard Cairns, Russell James Cairns

Siblings Desmond Arthur Cairns, John Bernard Cairns, Kathleen Monica Kit Cairns, Maureen Agnes Cairns, Terence Joseph Terry Cairns

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index New Zealand, Electoral Rolls New Zealand, World War II … Cairns Doole.FTW

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Researchers connected through Keith Cairns 1925–1987

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Mill Cairns

Marion Allsworth

Spouse(s)

Shirley Patricia Fitzgerald

Children

Anthony Raymond Cairns

Judith Marie Cairns

Peter Joseph Cairns

Robert Leonard Cairns

Russell James Cairns

Biography

In 1925, Keith Raymond Cairns entered the world in 26 now 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, born to john mill cairns and marion allsworth. Keith Raymond Cairns married shirley patricia fitzgerald, and had children including anthony raymond cairns, judith marie cairns, peter joseph cairns, robert leonard cairns, russell james cairns. Keith Raymond Cairns passed away in 1987 in Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record New Zealand, Electoral Rolls
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Military New Zealand, World War II Ballot Lists
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Record Cairns Doole.FTW

Life Timeline

1925

Birth of Keith Raymond Cairns in 26 now 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton, New Zealand

Birth

1925

Birth of Keith Raymond Cairns in 26 now 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Birth

1925

Birth of Keith Raymond Cairns in 26 now 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Birth

1925

Keith Raymond Cairns was baptized in St Patrick's Church, Masterton, New Zealand

Baptism

1930

Keith Raymond Cairns - Education in Saint Patricks School, Masterton, New Zealand

Education

1938

Keith Raymond Cairns - Education in Wairarapa College

Education

1943

Keith Raymond Cairns resided here in Masterton, New Zealand

Residence

1949

Keith Raymond Cairns resided here in Wairarapa, Wellington; Manawatu-Wanganui; Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Residence

1987

Death of Keith Raymond Cairns in Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Keith Cairns

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1440) to 26 now 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand (1925) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Keith Cairns (1925–1987) was born in 26 now 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand and died in Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Keith in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.