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Cairne Family History

Cairne 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: Carne, Cairns, Caine, Caire, Cairney, Cairnes, Cane, Cain, Paine

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Where is the Cairne family from?

You can see how Cairne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cairne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Cairne families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cairne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cairne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cairne 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 Cairne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cairne. 28% of Cairne men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Cairne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cairne were Solicitor and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Solicitor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Cairne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Cairne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairne 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Cairne. 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 56 military records available for the last name Cairne. For the veterans among your Cairne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cairne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Cairne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cairne in 1964 was 76, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cairne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cairne 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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