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Hairslens Family History

Hairslens 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: Hailes, Haisten, Harless, Hairston, Fairless, Hargens, Carstens

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Where is the Hairslens family from?

You can see how Hairslens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairslens family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Hairslens families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hairslens's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Hairslens families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hairslens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairslens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hairslens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hairslens. For the veterans among your Hairslens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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