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Pair Family History

Pair Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Baer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pair family from?

You can see how Pair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pair families living in Cheshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pair's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pair ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pair. 100% of Pair men worked as a Painter and 100% of Pair women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pair 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Pair. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Pair. For the veterans among your Pair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pair lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1948. The average life expectancy for Pair in 1948 was 81, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pair 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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