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Phairlay Family History

Phairlay 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: Harley, Fairley, Paisley, Shirley, Charley, Hailey, Pallay, Haifley

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Where is the Phairlay family from?

You can see how Phairlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phairlay family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Phairlay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phairlay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Phairlay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Phairlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phairlay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Phairlay. 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 Phairlay. For the veterans among your Phairlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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