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Anair Family History

Anair 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: Nair, Adair, Abair, Anker, Anania, Annis, Fair, Anand, Mair, Mcnair

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Where is the Anair family from?

You can see how Anair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Anair families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anair's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Anair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Anair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anair. 60% of Anair men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Anair women worked as an Attendant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Store Cutter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Anair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Anair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anair 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Anair. 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 137 military records available for the last name Anair. For the veterans among your Anair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anair lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Anair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Anair in 1963 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anair 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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