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Mairu Family History

Mairu 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: Mair, Maire, Mairs, Mark, Main, Taira, Mars, Mari, Mira, Fair

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Where is the Mairu family from?

You can see how Mairu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mairu family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Mairu families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mairu's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mairu families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mairu 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 120 census records available for the last name Mairu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mairu 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mairu. 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 Mairu. For the veterans among your Mairu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mairu lifespan?

Average Mairu life expectancy in 1990 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mairu 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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