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Kairn Family History

Kairn 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: Kirn, Nairn, Kain, Keirn, Karn, Hain, Bain, Kan, Karp, Main

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Where is the Kairn family from?

You can see how Kairn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kairn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kairn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kairn family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kairn's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Kairn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kairn 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 473 census records available for the last name Kairn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kairn 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kairn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kairn. For the veterans among your Kairn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kairn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kairn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kairn in 1959 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kairn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kairn 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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