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Gaynair Family History

Gaynair 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: Gaynor, Macnair, Gander, Ganter, Garner, Gaar, Mcnair, Ganger, Gayman

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Where is the Gaynair family from?

You can see how Gaynair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaynair family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gaynair families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaynair's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gaynair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaynair 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 30 census records available for the last name Gaynair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaynair 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Gaynair. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gaynair. For the veterans among your Gaynair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaynair lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gaynair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gaynair in 1968 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaynair 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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