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Cairnin Family History

Cairnin 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: Carlin, Chernin, Carmin, Cairns, Cairney, Cardin, Carnine, Carbin

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Where is the Cairnin family from?

You can see how Cairnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairnin family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Cairnin families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Cairnin families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cairnin's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Cairnin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Cairnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairnin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cairnin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cairnin. For the veterans among your Cairnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cairnin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cairnin 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 Cairnin

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