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Lair Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Lehr or Löhr (see Loehr ).

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


Similar surnames: Lail, Bair, Pair, Lahr, Laier, Laur, Lain, Plair, Lais, Laib

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Where is the Lair family from?

You can see how Lair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Lair families living in New Brunswick. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lair's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lair ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lair. 64% of Lair men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lair women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Lair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lair 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lair. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Lair. For the veterans among your Lair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lair lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lair in 1947 was 30, and 66 in 2004.

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