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Pairan Family History

Pairan 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: Parran, Taira, Safran, Pagan, Payan, Taran, Patron, Fairman, Maran

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Where is the Pairan family from?

You can see how Pairan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pairan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pairan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pairan family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pairan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pairan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pairan 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 Pairan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pairan. 30% of Pairan men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Pairan women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pairan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Pairan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pairan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pairan. 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 96 military records available for the last name Pairan. For the veterans among your Pairan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pairan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pairan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pairan in 1960 was 54, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pairan 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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