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Hairelson Family History

Hairelson 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: Harrelson, Harelson, Haralson, Harralson, Hazelton, Harmison

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Where is the Hairelson family from?

You can see how Hairelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hairelson families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hairelson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hairelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairelson 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 64 census records available for the last name Hairelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairelson 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hairelson. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hairelson. For the veterans among your Hairelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairelson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hairelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hairelson in 1966 was 78, and 63 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hairelson 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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