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Bairnson Family History

Bairnson 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: Bernson, Lairson, Arnson, Brinson, Bjornson, Barson, Bahnson, Baron

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Where is the Bairnson family from?

You can see how Bairnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bairnson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bairnson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Bairnson families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bairnson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bairnson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bairnson 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 Bairnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bairnson. 100% of Bairnson 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 Bairnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Bairnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bairnson 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Bairnson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bairnson. For the veterans among your Bairnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bairnson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Bairnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bairnson in 1979 was 87, and 99 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bairnson 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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