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Dairrie Family History

Dairrie 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, Barrie, Carrie, Daigre, Dargie, Harrie, Darrin, Barre, Marie

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Where is the Dairrie family from?

You can see how Dairrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dairrie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dairrie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dairrie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dairrie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dairrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Dairrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dairrie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dairrie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dairrie. For the veterans among your Dairrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dairrie lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dairrie

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