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Cairuthers Family History

Cairuthers 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: Carruthers, Caruthers, Cruthers, Carithers, Carrothers, Carrithers

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Where is the Cairuthers family from?

You can see how Cairuthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairuthers family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Cairuthers families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Cairuthers families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cairuthers's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Cairuthers families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Cairuthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairuthers 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cairuthers. 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 Cairuthers. For the veterans among your Cairuthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cairuthers lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Cairuthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cairuthers in 1954 was 39, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cairuthers 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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