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Hairsen Family History

Hairsen 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: Harben, Harden, Haren, Harten, Haisten, Lairson, Hausen, Hairston

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Where is the Hairsen family from?

You can see how Hairsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Hairsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Hairsen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hairsen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hairsen families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hairsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairsen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hairsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hairsen. For the veterans among your Hairsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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