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Mairus Family History

Mairus 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: Mairs, Mars, Maras, Magnus, Kairis, Malkus, Mares, Mair, Maire, Mains

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Where is the Mairus family from?

You can see how Mairus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mairus family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Mairus families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mairus families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mairus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mairus families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mairus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mairus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mairus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mairus. For the veterans among your Mairus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mairus

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