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Kairnan Family History

Kairnan 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: Karman, Fairman, Karan, Farnan, Kirwan, Kinnan, Karban, Kiernan

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Where is the Kairnan family from?

You can see how Kairnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kairnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kairnan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Kairnan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kairnan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kairnan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kairnan 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 52 census records available for the last name Kairnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kairnan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kairnan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kairnan. For the veterans among your Kairnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kairnan lifespan?

Average Kairnan life expectancy in 1998 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kairnan 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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