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Cairnoross Family History

Cairnoross 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: Cisneros, Cairns, Carnero, Cairnes, Manross, Cross, Carro, Carrow

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Where is the Cairnoross family from?

You can see how Cairnoross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairnoross family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Cairnoross families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cairnoross's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cairnoross families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Cairnoross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairnoross 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cairnoross. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cairnoross. For the veterans among your Cairnoross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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