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Uir Family History

Uir 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: Mir, Uhr, Muir, Bir, Sir, Ji, Qiu, Li, Kim, Im

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Where is the Uir family from?

You can see how Uir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uir family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Uir family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Uir's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Uir families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uir 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 208 census records available for the last name Uir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uir 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Uir. 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 4 military records available for the last name Uir. For the veterans among your Uir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uir 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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