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Bairn Family History

Bairn 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: Bain, Nairn, Baird, Bair, Baron, Bard, Barre, Hain, Ban, Barr

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Where is the Bairn family from?

You can see how Bairn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bairn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bairn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bairn families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bairn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bairn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bairn 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 609 census records available for the last name Bairn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bairn 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Bairn. 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 63 military records available for the last name Bairn. For the veterans among your Bairn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bairn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1998, in the United States, Bairn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bairn in 1953 was 31, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bairn 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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