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Whair Family History

Whair 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: Hair, Phair, Hain, Haar, Fair, Wear, Hai, Weir, Mair, Haig

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Where is the Whair family from?

You can see how Whair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whair family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Whair families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whair's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Whair families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whair 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 68 census records available for the last name Whair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whair 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Whair. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whair. For the veterans among your Whair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whair lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whair 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whair

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