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Hairs Family History

Hairs Surname Meaning

variant of Hair with post-medieval excrescent -s or a variant of Ayres with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hairs family from?

You can see how Hairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hairs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hairs families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hairs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hairs families in 1891.
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What did your Hairs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hairs. 100% of Hairs 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Hairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairs 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Hairs. 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 421 military records available for the last name Hairs. For the veterans among your Hairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairs lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hairs in 1971 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hairs 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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