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Hairsine Family History

Hairsine Surname Meaning

Perhaps as suggested in Redmond's Dictionary of Yorks Surnames, an anglicized form of French Hersin probably derived from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais).

Recorded as Hersign in 115, this connection highlights the influence of French origins on the surnames found in Yorkshire.

The transformation of names over time illustrates the complexities of linguistic evolution and cultural interchange.

Understanding these derivations can offer insights into historical migrations and the blending of identities.

Furthermore, such studies enrich our appreciation of regional histories and the stories behind surnames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hairsine family from?

You can see how Hairsine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairsine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hairsine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Hairsine families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hairsine's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hairsine families in 1891.
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What did your Hairsine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hairsine. 45% of Hairsine men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Hairsine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hairsine were Builders Labourer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    45%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Assisting Father
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hairsine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairsine 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Hairsine. 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 225 military records available for the last name Hairsine. For the veterans among your Hairsine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairsine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hairsine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hairsine in 1965 was 45, and 62 in 2003.

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