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Nairus Family History

Nairus Name 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: Kairis, Narum, Nair, Naidu, Naus, Nairn, Cairns, Bairos, Mairs

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Where is the Nairus family from?

You can see how Nairus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nairus family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Nairus families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Nairus family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nairus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nairus families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nairus 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 Nairus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nairus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Nairus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nairus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nairus. 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 Nairus. For the veterans among your Nairus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nairus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Nairus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nairus in 1970 was 60, and 45 in 1984.

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