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Hairstone Family History

Hairstone 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: Hairston, Hailstone, Harston, Hurston, Harton, Haston, Haisten

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Where is the Hairstone family from?

You can see how Hairstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairstone family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hairstone families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Hairstone families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hairstone's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Hairstone families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hairstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairstone 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hairstone. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hairstone. For the veterans among your Hairstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairstone lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Hairstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hairstone in 1974 was 87, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hairstone 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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