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Hairis Family History

Hairis 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: Harris, Kairis, Paris, Hatzis, Baris, Hari, Hariri, Hailes, Maris

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Where is the Hairis family from?

You can see how Hairis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hairis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hairis families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Hairis's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Hairis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairis 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 Hairis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hairis. 50% of Hairis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hairis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Hairis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairis 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hairis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hairis. For the veterans among your Hairis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1968, in the United States, Hairis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hairis in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 1968.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hairis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hairis 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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