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Hairr Family History

Hairr Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Hare or Hair. Probably also an Americanized form of German Herr.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hairr family from?

You can see how Hairr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hairr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Hairr families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Hairr's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Hairr families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hairr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Pickle Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hairr. 64% of Hairr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hairr women worked as a Pickle Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Knitter
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pickle Packer
    100%

What Hairr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Hairr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairr 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hairr. 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 243 military records available for the last name Hairr. For the veterans among your Hairr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hairr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hairr in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hairr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hairr 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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