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Hairn Family History

Hairn 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: Hain, Nairn, Hair, Hirn, Hairr, Haire, Harn, Han, Horn, Bain

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Where is the Hairn family from?

You can see how Hairn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hairn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hairn families living in Denbighshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hairn's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Hairn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairn 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 221 census records available for the last name Hairn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairn 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Hairn. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hairn. For the veterans among your Hairn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairn lifespan?

Average Hairn life expectancy in 1981 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hairn 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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