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Cairnes Family History

Cairnes Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Cairns.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cairnes family from?

You can see how Cairnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cairnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Cairnes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cairnes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cairnes families in 1891.
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What did your Cairnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cairnes. 100% of Cairnes 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cairnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairnes 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Cairnes. 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 778 military records available for the last name Cairnes. For the veterans among your Cairnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cairnes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cairnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cairnes in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cairnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cairnes 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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