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Hairo Family History

Hairo 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: Haro, Hair, Vairo, Hairr, Cairo, Haire, Hain, Hare, Hard, Carro

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Where is the Hairo family from?

You can see how Hairo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hairo families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Hairo families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hairo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hairo families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairo 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 52 census records available for the last name Hairo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairo 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hairo. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hairo. For the veterans among your Hairo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Hairo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hairo in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hairo 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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