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Airlie Family History

Airlie Surname 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: Fairlie, Ainslie, Bailie, Pirnie, Sorlie, Billie, Willie, Dillie

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Where is the Airlie family from?

You can see how Airlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Airlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Airlie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Airlie families living in Middlesex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Airlie's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Airlie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Airlie 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 Airlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Airlie. 100% of Airlie women worked as an Unpaid 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Airlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Airlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Airlie 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Airlie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Airlie. For the veterans among your Airlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Airlie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Airlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Airlie in 1969 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Airlie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Airlie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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